Robert Whaley

Robert Whaley obituary, Columbus, GA

Robert Whaley

Robert Whaley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Progressive Funeral Home - Columbus on Jan. 23, 2026.
Mr. Robert Whaley passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at the age of 64. He was born on January 8, 1962, to the late Richard Whaley and Johnnie Mahone Whaley in Columbus.

The Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Whaley will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel at Progressive with interment at Evergreen Memorial Garden.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Progressive Funeral Home staff is privileged to serve the Family of Mr. Robert Whaley.

Services

Visitation

Jan
28

Progressive Funeral Home

4235 St. Mary's Road

Columbus, GA 31907

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Interment

Jan
29

Evergreen Memorial Park

4500 St Marys Rd

Columbus, GA 31907

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Homegoing Celebration

Jan
29

Progressive Funeral Home

4235 St. Mary's Road

Columbus, GA 31907

2:00 PM
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