1921 - 2016
Garland R. “Bus” Whitley, 95, of Chesapeake, Ohio passed away Sunday June 12, 2016 at Heartland of Riverview South Point, Ohio. He was born March 2, 1921 to the late Garland and Garnet Thacker Whitley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wives Eloise Wood Whitley and Betty DeFoe Whitley; two brothers John and Fred Whitley; and stepson David DeFoe. He retired from Columbia Gas. Bus was the oldest member of Bethel Methodist Church. He is survived by two daughters Diana (Jennings) Thompson of Chesapeake and Kay Wright (Jack) Humphrey of Ceredo, WV; one son Ray (Teresa) Whitley of Ironton, Ohio; step daughter Linda DeFoe of Huntington; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; one brother Kohn Whitley of Chesapeake; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday June 15, 2016 at Rome Cemetery, Proctorville, Ohio by Pastor Bill Flannery. Visitation will be held from 1:15 to 1:45 p.m. Wednesday June 15, 2016 at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Bethel Methodist Church, c/o Thomas Ward, 278 Twp Rd 339, Proctorville, Ohio, 45669. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall.
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