John Ransom Whatley

John Ransom Whatley

John Whatley Obituary

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John Ransom Whatley, 70, of Summerville, SC, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, January 14, 2014. His funeral service will be held at the gravesite Friday, January 17, 2014 in Live Oak Memorial Gardens, 3093 Ashley River Road at 3:00 p.m. The family will receive friends Thursday in J. HENRY STUHR INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. John was born December 23, 1943 in Greenwood, SC, son of the late John Sidney Whatley and Thelma Reames Whatley. He was a retired mechanic for the Sherwin Williams Paint Co., and a member of the Ashley River Baptist Church. He is survived by his sister, Louise W. Tabor of Charleston, SC; two nieces, Cindy T. Parker (Michael) of Summerville, SC, and Susan T. Ilderton (Scott) of James Island, SC; a great-nephew, Sgt. William Travis Ilderton USMC (Ceci); and two great-nieces, Brittany L. Ilderton, and Kaitlin M. Parker. Memorials may be made to Ashley River Baptist Church, 1101 Savannah Highway, Charleston, SC 29407 or to Pet Helpers, 1447 Folly Road, Charleston, SC 29412.

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ruth wilson

January 17, 2014

louise, and family I am very sorry about the loss of your my sincere
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Brenda Reeves

January 17, 2014

Louise, I was so sorry to hear of your brother's death. You and your family will most certainly be in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you....Brenda Reeves

January 16, 2014

Louise, I am sorry about the loss of your brother. My sincere sympathy, may God comfort you. Ruth Son Wilson

Sheri Ackerman

January 16, 2014

Louise, I was sad today to learn of John's death; please know that my prayers are with you and other family members.

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