Mr. Terry Julian Whaley

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Posted by: Ward Wilson
Date: Nov 17 2015 9:02 AM

Ward Wilson Memory Hill Funeral Home Cemetery and Crematory

2414 Hartford Highway

Dothan, Alabama 36305

334-792-4194

 

www.wardwilson.com

 

Mr. Terry Julian Whaley of Dothan passed away Sunday, November 15 at 78 years of age.

 

Family will receive guests Saturday, November 21 at 1:00 P.M. at Westgate Church of Christ, Westgate Parkway Dothan. A memorial service will follow at 2:00 P.M. with his three children officiating. Terry was an active member of Hartford Church of Christ. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to his church family at Hartford Church of Christ 801 W. Commerce St. Hartford, AL 36344.

 

Terry was born in Houston County Alabama on July 3, 1937 to William Gaudy “Pete” Whaley and Ruby Louise Starling Whaley, both deceased. He graduated from Houston County High School in 1955, enlisting in the United States Navy shortly there after, serving four years.

 

He is survived by two sons, Todd Whaley (Tammy) and Fletcher Whaley (Crystal), both of Dothan, one daughter, Kacy Green (Larry), of Wicksburg; grandchildren, Curtis Hillman III, Saylar Green, Terry J. Whaley II, Asa Whaley, Kingston Whaley, Indy Whaley, Ollie Whaley, Jagger Harshman and Macguire Connell; brothers and sisters, William “Billy” Whaley of Bainbridge, GA, Twyla Austin (Johnny) of Midland City, Rodney Whaley (Annette) of Cowarts, Pat Cole (Ricky) of Dothan, and Debra Usry (Stan) of Cowarts.

 

He was self-employed earlier in his life as a master plumber as well as farming. He worked for Sony Corporation a number of years and was still performing maintenance and service work up until his death. The greatest joy of life was found in doing for others and making people laugh. He was a joy to know and loved by all who met him. He was a big, bright light in this world and filled a lot of space in the lives of so many people. His casual demeanor, constant joking, big, broad smile and belly laughs radiated the world. His quest for biblical understanding and his love for Christ set him apart as a true man of God. He will be well remembered and spoken of for many years to come as a man who fully lived out his life, approaching each day with vibrancy and the continual journey to be a better servant of the Lord. He leaves a legacy of generosity and will be missed by many.

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