THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Wednesday, July 24, 1996 TAG: 9607240335
SECTION: LOCAL PAGE: B5 EDITION: FINAL
DATELINE: ELIZABETH CITY LENGTH: 21 lines
Francis E. Whitley Sr., 77, of 49 Route 17, died Monday July 22, 1996, at home.
Mr. Whitley served with the Army and Navy as a veteran of World War II. He was also a Baptist by faith. He was the son of the late Alonzo J. and Lulie Francis Whitley.
He is survived by his wife, Frances Whitley of Elizabeth City; four sons, Joe Whitley of Hertford, N.C., Francis Whitley Jr. of Chesapeake, Richard and Albert Whitley both of Pittsburgh, Pa.; five daughters, Grace Whitley of Elizabeth City, Wonda Saulsberry of Chesapeake, Reita Whitley of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Rosemary Stevenson of Belvidere, N.C.; along with 36 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Altmeyer Funeral Home is in charge.
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