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This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Deborah Mapp
June 19, 2023
He was truly a good man. SIJ
Deborah Mapp
June 18, 2020
He was a good man and a good friend
Kim Butler
June 18, 2020
I think of Wally often and can see his smile and hear his laugh! RIP my friend.
Deborah Mapp
June 19, 2019
I will never forget Wally. He was a good, kind-hearted man. He provided help for us with two vehicles that we had to sell back to Lincoln. May he continue to rest with God.
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Joey Stilley
July 8, 2011
Gray- So sorry for your loss. I still have family in Midlothian (actually Chesterfield). I'll try and come say hello at your boutique next time I am in town.
Cailin Quinn
June 30, 2011
I am so sorry. He will be missed by those he touched in Baltimore.
Bryan Slater
June 28, 2011
To the Whitten family: My heart, thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Wally was one of the nicest, happiest, friendliest people I knew at Ferrum. Whenever i think of the fun times we had it always brings a smile to my face. You couldn't meet or be around a better person. No one was ever more down to earth.
Kandi Anderson
June 27, 2011
Dear Whitten Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Wally’s passing. My favorite moments in the car business were the years that I worked for your family with Wally as my boss. Every thought of him results in a huge smile and a belly laugh. He will remain in our hearts forever. Our thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time.
With much love & heartfelt condolences,
Kandi Anderson & family
Christie Geraty
June 27, 2011
Wally may you rest in peace. Thank you for being so sweet, fun and caring to my daughter over the years. I know that you will be missed by many most of all the children. May your memory always shine through your beautiful children and your laughter heard through them. God bless you!
Craig Stroud
June 27, 2011
To the Whitten Family,
I am so sorry to hear that Wally past away. He was such a kind person who made an impact on numerous people and he will be missed by many ! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you !
June 27, 2011
Wally was a great person whom my late father, Ray Batten, thought the world of, my thoughts and prayers to the Whittens... David Batten (Chesterfield, Va)
June 27, 2011
To the Whitten family, I am very sorry about the loss of Wally, my prayers are with you. Toni DeLettera (Christen Whitten's cousin)
Beth Lewis Woodhead
June 26, 2011
My deepest sympathy to the Whitten family.
Wally had a smile and a laugh that would light up the room.
He was loved by so many and will be missed dearly.
Beth Lewis Woodhead
Katie Clements
June 26, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We are so sorry that we can not be there. We are in London and won't make it back until Tuesday evening. We send our love, hugs and wishes to you all. We love you all and we will miss Wally dearly! Our love and support, Katie, Tim, Zach and Nick Clements
Robin Harris
June 26, 2011
My prayers and thoughts are with your
family.
Rick Rae
June 25, 2011
Wally, I'm thankful to have known you. You will be missed.
Nancy Fleming
June 25, 2011
Wishing all of Wallys' family, especialy Mr. & Mrs. Whitten and Grace & Philip love and prayers and strength at this incredibly sad time. Words cannot describe how very sorry I am for your loss. The untimely death of this dear, gentle man. I will always remember his goofy, fun, loving sense of humor. He was one of a kind. I hope good memories of your son and dad will always be with you in your hearts. Peace & Grace.
Meg Atkinson Borton
June 25, 2011
My life was enriched for having known you. Your family will be in my prayers.
Jack Mace
June 25, 2011
I only knew Wally for about a year but I felt like I knew him longer. He always greeted you with a smile, a handshake and a big hug. He will be missed. Play on Drummer
Tracy Hughes-Wolf
June 25, 2011
Wally was a wonderful,funny,kind loving soul and a great friend to everyone!
You will be missed. RIP Wally.
Jim Fowler
June 25, 2011
Wally, you will be missed. May we all hold on to the memories of knowing you and being a part of our lives. My heart goes out to your family.
Be Forbes
June 25, 2011
Wally, if you can read these words... I can still hear your voice. Sorry I made you suffer... sitting in my duck blind when you were all wet. But, I don't think we would have had it any other way. Peace, my brother. Peace.
Leslie Loth-Roberts
June 25, 2011
Dear Whitten Family I am so sorry for your loss. Wally always had a smile for me and kind words. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers
June 25, 2011
our thoughts and prayers are with you
diane bodtke ray and family
Todd Scarlett
June 24, 2011
Wally brought joy to all he ever met..He will continue to live in all who knew him.My prayers and blessings go out to the Whitten family.
Rich Gregory
June 24, 2011
Wally, I didn't know you well,but well enough to know you were a kind soul that is few and far between around the car business and you will be sadly missed.My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Helen Rogers
June 24, 2011
Wally touched so many lives and was always a joy to see. He will be greatly missed. My heart and blessings go out to Grace and Phillip.
Grant Allen
June 24, 2011
My Thoughts and Prayers to the Whitten Family. Farewell Wally, we shared some "once in a life time" moment's.
"What a long strange trip it's been".
Say hello to Jerry......
June 24, 2011
So very sad & sorry for your loss. ..Gina Speedy ( Christen Whitten;s cousin)
Kenny Jones
June 24, 2011
Very Sad to hear this news, Wally had a Smile and Personality that Welcomed any and everyone he came in contact with. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this very difficult time and may many happy memories of a Life well lived be with all who had the pleasure to know him.
CALVIN COOLEY
June 24, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mindi White Carter
June 24, 2011
Even at this sad time, I can not help but smile when I think of Wally. His family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kim Butler
June 24, 2011
We will see you again my friend! RIP w/ love
Robyn Sealy-Haynes
June 24, 2011
Wally was good kind gentle man. He was always a dear friend and good to everyone. Rest in Peace my friend.
Robyn Sealy-Haynes
Whit Brinkley
June 24, 2011
I am so shocked and saddened to hear of Wally's passing. He was a fun and active person at Blue Ridge and I will miss seeing him at the golf tournaments and reunions. His family is in my thoughts and prayers.
June 24, 2011
My heart is so saddened for all your family and friends and especially for Grace and Philip that loved you and will miss you so much. Thanks for all your goodness and the joy and laughter you put in everyones hearts.
With deepest sympathy and sorrow,
Beth Harris and Elizabeth
Deborah Mapp
June 24, 2011
To the Whitten Family: Wally was good to my husband and I. I will never forget his kindness to us. My prayers are with you at this time.
June 24, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with the Whitten family. My time with Wally while at Ferrum and after will always remain with me.
Your friend,
Lee Wiles
Rob Irby
June 24, 2011
Wally is a good friend to my family. He always was a fun loving & caring friend. Wally was a great athlete in lacrosse. I have many found memories at Blue Ridge School with Wally. Wally was a leader and such a pleasure to hang around with in Richmond and on the water. Wally will leave a void in the "Old Crew" here in Richmond and will always be remembered in my prayers.
Karen & Joe Grundmeyer
June 24, 2011
Gray, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
June 24, 2011
Thoughts & Prayers during this time;My husband Robert attended Blue Ridge with Wally & we saw him at Westwood some.Robert passed suddenly last August so I can appreciate your emotions.
Ann Terrill-Scholte
Todd (Earl) Bear
June 24, 2011
Wally (Earl),
Thanks you for being there for me and being a good friend. I will always treasure you.
james hanks
June 24, 2011
James, I'm sorry to see where Wally passed away. My prayers are with you and your family. Jim Hanks
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