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DATE: Thursday, July 25, 1996               TAG: 9607250318
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FRANCIS E. WHITLEY SR.

Francis E. Whitley Sr.

ELIZABETH CITY - Francis E. Whitley Sr., 77, of 49 Route 17, died Monday, July 22, 1996, at home.

Mr. Whitley served with the Army and Navy and was 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, Kathleen Burke of Chesapeake, Rita 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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