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William Whorley Obituary

William Henry Whorley Sr., 80, of Goodview, Va., passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2009, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born on August 29, 1928, to the late William "Lonnie" and Annie Bonds Whorley. In addition to his parents and siblings, he was predeceased by the love of his life, Delitha Whorley; and a son, William Whorley Jr. Surviving are his loving children, Alfred Whorley (Connie), Doretha Whorley (Dennis), Barbara Whorley (Charles) and Thomassena Barrett (Patrick); grandchildren, Latrika (Maurice) Lipscomb, Alphonzo Lawson (Nicole), Aundria Whorley (Walter), Renee Whorley, Teresa Swain, Sharon Swain Shanice Swain, Carl Swain, and Debra Law; great-grandchildren, Dominique, Timothy, Lydia, Antonio, Marquez and two on the way this fall; brothers, Roger (Ida) Whorley, Charles (Shirley) Whorley, and Robert Whorley; sisters and brothersin-law, Vida Whorley, Mildred Whorley, Elsie Whorley, Ora (Mack) Ingram, Bobby (Roxie) Thomasson, William Thomasson, Macie (Robert) Butler, Bernice (Lonzo) Smith, and Janet Thomasson; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends; and special friends, D.A. Fulcher, Dave and Ethel Fulcher. Special thanks to all the doctors and nurses at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital 8 Mtn. ICU for all the special care you gave our father. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 9, 2009, in the Hamlar-Curtis Chapel. The interment will be in the Whorley Family Cemetery, Goodview. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Friends may call on Wednesday afternoon, July 8, 2009, for viewing at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to www.Hamlar-Curtis.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Jul. 7 to Jul. 8, 2009.

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Deborah Law

July 24, 2009

Deborah & Jordan Law-Rocky Mount, Va. ( granddaughter, great grand son) Much Love to my family.

July 8, 2009

July 8,2009

Barbara, to you and your family in the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers
are with all of you. If there is any thing you need or just to call and talk please feel free to call me. My heart goes out to you, I know exactly how you feel.God is with each and every one of you family and God will definitely help you all through this time of grief and sorrow.

Sincerely,
Donna Q

Dennis Turner

July 8, 2009

Pops, words cant express how much I am going to miss you.
You always made me feel welcome like I was your own son.
The memories & talks we shared will live on in my heart as well as your spirit.
rest my brother,may you find peace

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