Thomas Glenn Whaley

Thomas Glenn Whaley obituary, Sulligent, AL

Thomas Glenn Whaley

Thomas Whaley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Otts Funeral Home - Sulligent on Jan. 16, 2026.
Thomas Glenn Whaley, age 66, of Sulligent, AL, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at his residence. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 2:00pm from the Otts Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Furnace Hill Cemetery. Ms. Mary Sanders to officiate. Visitation will be held at the funeral home prior to the funeral service from 1:00pm until 2:00pm.

Pallbearers: Jim Adams, Dusty Goff, Cain Dove, Krysten Allen, Tucker Allen, and Bo Wooten

Thomas was born on January 16, 1959 in Columbus, MS to the late Bill Whaley and the late Betty Joyce Jewel Whaley. He attended schools in Columbus, MS. Thomas previously worked at Baldor Electric and as a transmission mechanic. He enjoyed being outdoors, especially working in his yard and gardening. Thomas loved his family dearly and his caring and tender spirit will never be forgotten and forever missed by all who loved and knew him.

Survived By:

Wife: Nelda McDill Whaley, Sulligent, AL

Son: Christopher Whaley, Biloxi, MS

Daughters: Jennifer Ingle (Eric), Dallas, TX

Cherie Whaley, Florida

Sister In Law: Mary Sanders, Sulligent, AL

Grandchildren: 6

Preceded In Death By:

Parents: Bill and Betty Joyce Whaley

Condolences and special memories may be shared with the family at: www.ottsfuneralhome.net

Otts Funeral Home

Sulligent, AL, Directing

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Otts Funeral Home - Sulligent

4255 Highway 278 West P.O. Box 923, Sulligent, AL 35586

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