Owen Glen “Boonie” Whitley, 86, passed away at his home on Friday, March 3, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.
Service will be at the home at 2:00 PM on Saturday, March 11, 2023, 7509 US Hwy 258 S, Pinetops, NC 27864.
Boonie was born in Edgecombe County to Jessie and Mittie Webb Whitley. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mildred Summerlin Whitley; his son, Gregory Whitley; four brothers, Rufus, Melvin, Clifton, and James Whitley; and great grandsons, Phillip Michael and Peyton Micah Taylor.
He is survived by one sister, Helen Whitley Wilson of Tarboro, NC; his children, Danny Whitley (Deborah) of Rocky Mount, NC, Debbie Corbett (Wayne) of Crisp, NC, Andra Speight of Four Oaks, NC, Shelia Whitley, and Chad Whitley of Pinetops, NC; 10 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
Boonie worked as a machinist until his retirement. Boonie enjoyed watching Nascar racing and the Dallas Cowboys.
The family would like to thank Amedisys Hospice for their care and support. Also, a thank you to Ms. Brenda for her care.
Flowers can be delivered to the home; 7509 US Hwy 258 S, Pinetops, NC 27864
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