Edward Earl "Eddie" Whitely

Edward Earl "Eddie" Whitely

Edward Whitely Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Feb. 3 to Feb. 10, 2009.
Edward Earl "Eddie" Whitely, 63, died Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009 at his home in Marion. He was a member of the McCready United Methodist Church, and the Local 669 National Automatic Sprinkler Union. He was loved by many and will be missed by all. Survivors include his wife, Sandra "Sandy" Whitely; son, Ricky Whitely of Marion; two daughters, Renee Grimwood of Woodbridge, Nancy Whitely of Marion; two brothers, Rodney Whitely of Upper Marlboro, Md., Bill Whitely of Saltville; three sisters, Sue Carney of Nashville, Tenn., Karleen Davidson of Saltville, Nyla Chapman of Saltville; five grandchildren, Timothy Neitch Jr., Jennifer Whitely, Huyana Whitely, Takoda Whitely, Bryan Hagy; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, at D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. John Roe officiating. The family received friends from 2 until 3 p.m. Sunday prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations would greatly be appreciated to McCready United Methodist Church. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.

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February 1, 2009

Roger and Sandy Clapp posted to the memorial.

January 31, 2009

APRIL AND BARBARA SHELTON posted to the memorial.

January 31, 2009

Jean (Holmes) Donnelly posted to the memorial.

Roger and Sandy Clapp

February 1, 2009

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

APRIL AND BARBARA SHELTON

January 31, 2009

NANCY AND FAMILY WE ARE SO FOR YOUR LOSS IF THERE IS ANYTHING YOU NEED OR I CAN DO PLEASE GIVE ME A CALL AT 4237545996

Jean (Holmes) Donnelly

January 31, 2009

Sincere condolences to the Whitely family. I was a classmate to Rodney Whitely. You will be in my prayers.

Vanessa Tolbert

January 31, 2009

Nancy and family,
Sorry about your loss. you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Jim Taylor

January 31, 2009

Eddie was a classmate and one of my best friends in high school. I am so sorry of hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Bill & Naomi Coe

January 31, 2009

Family do know our prayers are with you. God has truly called an Angel home. Eddie Earl was so much fun when we were growing up and those memories have been passed down to generations. Rest in peace our dear friend.

Alvin & Shelva Puckett

January 31, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

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February 1, 2009

Roger and Sandy Clapp posted to the memorial.

January 31, 2009

APRIL AND BARBARA SHELTON posted to the memorial.

January 31, 2009

Jean (Holmes) Donnelly posted to the memorial.