Joseph "Joe" Whitley

Joseph Joe Whitley, 88, passed away, Monday, October 27, 2014. He was born April 9, 1926 in Wilson County to the late Barley Sr. and Sudie Taylor Whitley. Joe enjoyed woodworking and won several ribbons at fairs and shows for his crafts. He also was an avid bowler and a member of a walking club. Joe has always loves animals and has had many furry companions in his life. In addition to his parents Joe was preceded in death by sisters, Dorothy Baker and Rosa Lee Page, and a brother, Archie Whitley. He leaves to cherish his memory, his daughters, Lucinda Whitley (Sparky) and Jodie Davis (Robert), one brothers, Clinton Whitley, two sisters, Beck Schiazone of California and Joyce Lewis of Nevada, grandchildren, Robbie Davis (Candace) and Stacey Womble (Dale), great grandchildren, Holden, Hayden, and Harlee Womble, Cody and Delanie Davis, very special friend, Mildred Ann Barwick. Funeral service will be Thursday, October 30, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. at Cornerstone Funeral Home with the Dr. W. Jim Whitehead officiating. Visitation will follow the service. Private burial at a later date. The family would like to thank the staff of Spring Arbor of Rocky Mount for the care they provided. In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to PAWNC @ 2455 Hurt Drive Rocky Mount NC 27804 or at pawcarolina@gmail.com. Cornerstone Funeral Home is honored to be caring for the Whitley family and words of comfort may be shared at www.cornerstonefuneralhomeandcremations.com Cornerstone Funeral Home 1052 South First Street, Nashville, NC 27856.