Marshall Henry Whitley

Marshall Henry Whitley obituary, Four Oaks, NC

Marshall Henry Whitley

Marshall Whitley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Casey Funeral Home and Cremations on Feb. 4, 2026.
Marshall Henry Whitley, 83, of Four Oaks passed away at his home on Sunday, February 1, 2026. He was born in Johnston County on April 23, 1942 to the late Harvey Greene Whitley and Rachel Daphney Rhodes Whitley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Ann Smith Whitley; son, Tony Marshall Whitley and daughter-in-law, Melisea Whitley.

He is survived by sons, Tommy Ray Whitley (Stephanie), Terry Wayne Whitley (Tammy), Jamie Travis Whitley, and Christopher Mark Whitley (Michelle); daughter, Shirley Elaine Toole (Bobby); daughter-in-law, Tina Whitley; 21 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren and several great great grandchildren.

The funeral service will be held in the chapel of Casey Funeral Home and Cremations on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 1:00 pm with Pastor Don Dewberry officiating.

The family will receive friends at Casey Funeral Home and Cremations from 12:00 pm until 1:00 pm on Saturday, February 7, 2026.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.caseyfh.com.

Casey Funeral Home & Cremations is honored to service the Whitley Family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Casey Funeral Home and Cremations

105 E First St P.O. Box 237, Princeton, NC 27569

Make a Donation
in Marshall Whitley's name

How to support Marshall's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Marshall Whitley's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Marshall Whitley's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?