Waylon Whitaker

Waylon Whitaker obituary

Waylon Whitaker

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Powell Valley Funeral Home

29521 Wilderness Road, Jonesville, VA 24263-7060

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29521 Wilderness Road, Jonesville, VA 24263-7060

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Waylon Whitaker Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Powell Valley Funeral Home (formerly Province Funeral Home) on Feb. 21, 2026.
Waylon Lee Thomas Whitaker was born on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 to parents Neleh Virgin and Willis Whitaker while at UVA Medical Center and it was there he went to be with the Lord in his heavenly home on Thursday, February 19, 2026.

Waylon experinced hand holding with his mommy and daddy, hugs and kisses from his family and being told "I love you" an uncountable amount of times.

Waylon is deeply loved by his mommy and daddy, big sister; Dani Regan, his grandparents: Matthew Virgin, Shelley Williams, Thomas Whitaker and Jaimie Whitaker.

Waylon knew he was loved and will remain his parent's precious baby boy and Dani's little brother and they will hold him again in heaven one day.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Powell Valley Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at 1:00 pm.

A private committal service will follow.

Waylon Lee Thomas Whitaker and his family are in the care of Powell Valley Funeral Home.

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Upcoming Events

Feb

24

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Powell Valley Funeral Home

29521 Wilderness Road, Jonesville, VA 24263-7060

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Feb

24

Funeral service

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Powell Valley Funeral Home

29521 Wilderness Road, Jonesville, VA 24263-7060

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.