Albemarle, North Carolina
Sep 2, 1937 – Dec 7, 2020 (Age 83)
Yoder Vernon Whitley, Jr., 83, passed away December 7, 2020 peacefully at his home. Born September 2, 1937, he was the son of Y.V. Whitley Sr. and Bessie Catherine Whitley. He graduated from Albemarle High School, where he played drums in the marching band. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree...
Read MoreYoder was a very special. He and my husband played in the band. He kept all of going in his last year with his positive attitude and his talent. And that wonderful sense of humor. You are sorely missed my hear friend Love Linda S, Efird
Linda S. Efird
December 27, 2021
Rest In peace Buddy Rich, President of the Albemarle Blue Bulldogs Football ‘No Class Club’. Thank you for all the great memories on the boards and at games. You and Gaster have a blast reminiscing up there.
NCPreps friends
December 21, 2020 | Acquaintance
Growing up so close to Uncle Yoder and the rest of the family was a blessing. I didn't understand how much at the time. Now these are childhood memories I'll always remember fondly. I'll certainly miss how he used to send Facebook videos just to give me a good laugh, but I know he's with Aunt Rita now and they're laughing together. Love you always, Uncle Yoder.
Jojo Sikes
December 18, 2020 | Family
The summer concert was wonderful. So happy it all worked out--in your element for sure.
Bonnie Winecoff
December 18, 2020
Yonder was our touchstone. I looked forward to his Facebook page. He fought the good fight fight with courage and grace. We were friends over sixty years. I hope he found Rita and his parents and brother. And the boys in the band. He loved that band. Love and Angels
Linda S. Efird
December 18, 2020 | Friend
Your Dad was our touchstone. I looked forward to his page every day. He fought the good fight with unbelievable courage and grace. I know he is with Rita . I miss him . He was special. Love and Angels Linda S. Efird
Linda S. Efird
December 18, 2020 | Friend
What a brave soul he was, I will miss your posts on FB, RIP my friend.
Carol McDonald
December 18, 2020 | Friend
He was one of a kind, and will be missed by so many! He fought the good fight.. RIP, my friend!!
Frankie Palmer
December 18, 2020
I was blessed to be one of the many students to whom he helped instill a love of playing drums. Facebook helped to reunite us after many years and it was always great to see his posts. Sometimes it was music or WWII or his journey with cancer.
It was my blessing to visit with him just a week before he passed. We had a great time talking big bands and WWII. That is a memory I will always cherish.
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Terry Barbee
December 18, 2020 | Friend
