James F. Whatley

From an early age, James showed dedication and accomplishment in his pursuits, achieving the status of Eagle Scout. James then received his Masters of Electrical Engineering from Cornell University, where he also received his undergraduate degree in 1969. He was a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. He later completed his MBA at Loyola University with a 4.0 GPA. He has worked for Westinghouse, HP, and was currently working for IBM Corporation. His passions included camping, and he was an avid fly fisherman. James was a lifetime member of the NRA. He was a loving grandfather and spent time teaching his grandchildren new skills during their time together.

James was son to Everett Whatley (deceased), and Marilyn Whatley. He has two brothers, John Whatley (Deborah), and William Whatley (Barbara). He was married for 41 years to Deborah (Mack) Whatley. He had three children with Deborah, all of whom are married and have given him grandchildren.

Frederick (son) and Alisa Whatley - Taylor and Morgan Whatley, Michael (son) and Jenny Whatley - Benjamin and Cory Whatley, Major (DR.) Jennifer (daughter) and Mr. Jay Pease - James Pease.

Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family on Monday, the 27th of February, from 5 o’clock in the evening until 7 o’clock in the evening at Cook Walden Forest Oaks Funeral Home and

Cemetery, 6300 W. William Cannon Dr, Austin, TX 78749

The Graveside services will be held Tuesday, the 28th of February, at 11 o’clock in the morning at Cook Walden Forest Oaks Funeral Home and Cemetery, 6300 W. William Cannon Dr, Austin, TX 78749

In Lieu of flowers and other customary remembrances the family requests that memorials be donated in the name of James Whatley to The Boy Scouts of America, 1325 Walnut Hill Lane, P.O. Box 152079,

Irving, Texas 75015-2079 or The Dell Children's Hospital, Children's Medical Center Foundation of

Central Texas, 4900 Mueller Blvd, Austin, Texas 78723