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Paul Whaley Obituary
Paul Whaley, 85, of Vallejo died Nov. 19, 2011 in Fairfield.
Born in Griffithville, Ark., to Ben and Birdie Helen Whaley, he lived in Vallejo for more than 50 years where he was a musician and a Country and Western singer. He enjoyed bingo, horse racing, playing cards, and the ladies loved him.
He was predeceased by his parents, Ben and Birdie Helen; son, Glenn; and brothers, Benny, Ray, Birdie Bob and Buck.
He is survived by his daughters, Vicky and Paula; stepdaughter, Wendi; sons, Paul and James; stepsons, Ronnie, Scott and Tony; sister, Janie; brother, Cliff; 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Visitation is 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Colonial Chapels, Vallejo. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Colonial Chapels with burial to follow at Sunrise Memorial Cemetery, Vallejo.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to help defray funeral expenses would be welcome.
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Memories and Condolences
for Paul Whaley
October 25, 2024
I Know i didnt know paul but thats my great gandpa and i knowhe whouldve been the best eve though i didnt get to meet you beofre you died i loe you.. Love Caleb Stewart Your great grandson
Paula Helene Whaley-Garibaldi-Pugh
February 12, 2017
I LOVE YOU DADDY
I MISS YOU VERY MUCH
I KNOW I WILL SEE YOU AGAIN ONE DAY
I HAVE GREAT MEMORIES OF YOU
HERES A KISS & A HUG
FOR NOW
LOVE, FOREVER
YOUR DAUGHTER
PAULA HELENE
Robert Baxley
November 29, 2011
Paul, You where a great friend and neighbor of my family on Maine street.
My father Gene enjoyed your music and your laugh. You will be missed Buddy.
RIP Paul.. Tell we meet again.
Peggy Whaley-Smith
November 29, 2011
Paul, you were a good Father to my husband Glenn and a good Grandfather to my kids. I'm at peace that you are finally with Glenn and your Mom & family and in no more pain. We will all miss you dearly. R.I.P. Love you.
Don & Terry Gordon & John Compton
November 29, 2011
Our deepest condolences to all the family of Paul, a great fiend of ours for so many years. Such a great musician and entertainer-we will miss you! Bet you are playing music in heaven with all the great musicians who passed before you. God Bless you and your family.
November 29, 2011
I have childhood memories of the entire Whaley family ~ living on Hogan Ave., and running into Paul doing tree lot business, among other things. Condolences to the family.. Pam Studebaker Clark
Pamela Hopkins
November 28, 2011
My condolences to the entire Whaley family at this sad time in your lifes. Paul was and always will be a treasure and I hold a special place in my heart for him. I remember all the fun nights we shared when Chas, George and I owned the Village and Paul and his band played 6 nights a week for us, wow, could he pack a room!! The last time I saw him play was when he invited me to Jays Club on Benicia Road and then talked me into Bingo the next day. Paul, your music will live on forever in so many hearts and memories. God Bless
JIM EASTERLING
November 26, 2011
TO THE FAMILY OF PAUL: MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO YOU ALL. MY MEMORIES WILL ALWAYS STAY WITH ME FOR ALL THE GOOD TIMES I HAD WITH PAUL AND HIS BAND. JIM EASTERLING (CORONADO INN)
Rest in Peace Uncle Paul
Tina Thompson
November 26, 2011
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M.W Waterman & Family
November 25, 2011
I first meet Paul in 1971. Jimmy and I were childhood friends. They lived on Hogan Ave at the time.I can also remember Paul and Cliff Sr playing the local Honky Tonks. Of course we had to watch thur the backdoor.
Paul would always ask me " How's your GranMa " ? To which I always replied , just fine Paul just fine.
R.I.P Paul
Bert White
November 25, 2011
R.I.P. paul
Wendi Frank
November 24, 2011
So many memories. I have many memories of Paul. Some of my fond ones were when we were little. He had taken up golfing (or at least had some clubs) and built a miniture golf course in our back yard. We spent many hours in our back yard there on Hogan. If we weren't on the ground, we were climbing trees or chaising trains. I always enjoyed when the band and various other visitors came home. I enjoyed Paul's music. He will be missed.
John Sisneros
November 24, 2011
I will miss you Paul say hi to my dad for me i will do my best too keep Jimmy straight
Rosie Gilpatrick
November 24, 2011
To the entire Whaley Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Pauls passing. I have known Paul & the Whaley Family since I was a young girl. He Played music with his Brother, Birdie Bob, and My Mom. Frances was the cocktail waitress at the "Old" Coronado Inn. My Dad and Faye would dance while their spouses worked. Once I turned 21, I followed Pauls band to every nook & cranny they played in and had a ball. I miss that so much now that there is no Country Music around here. I also went to Bingo with him on Mondays & Tuesdays in Napa. I will miss him. Thank you for being part of my upbringing and my life.
Under the "N" A set of Guns, (44)
Rosie Gilpatrick (Newman)
janey whaley
November 24, 2011
my brother Paul,how i wish we were al together today ,as it Thanksgiving,and I want to thank GOD that you were so much a part of my life.when I think of all the people you have touched with your love,your voice and music,your
humor,and that beautiful smile.I have to laugh when i think of the time at Glen Cove,when you lived in that house with paPER THIN WALL.YOU KNEW I WAS SO SCARED OF EARTHQAKES,AND YOU WENT OUTSIDE AND AND PUSHED ON THE WALL MAKING THEM JUST FLOPPING AND SCARED THE CRAP OUT OF ME,AND YES WE ALL LAUGHED SO MUCH,AND THEN THE TIME bUCK CAME HOME FROM WORK AND WE HAD FRIED SOME OF YOUR HOMEGROWN CHICKEN.bUCK WAS STARVED AND HE LIT INTO IT.THEN AFTER HE WAS THREW YOU TOLD HIM YOU HAD TO CUT THE CANCER OFF THAT LAST LEG.YOU JUST HAD A HUMOR AND PREASENCE ABOUT YOU EVERYONE LOVED.iLL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES AT THE FAIR
connie sisneros/krohn
November 23, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
November 22, 2011
I will never forget the funny side of Paul . How he loved to to make us
all laugh. & Paul with his band . Those days will all be with us forever.
Paul was always the one person I could count on for the best advise ,
He was loving man .I have been blessed to have had him in my lifetime.
Turn Off The Lights .............The Party's Over ...........
Beverly Lucas
November 22, 2011
Cousin Terry Whaley said something to me I can never forget...he said Sherry I'm not afraid to die as he started to cry..I welcome it..can you imagine running to my Daddy and your Daddy and holding Grandma's and Grandpa's hand and hugging Bennie Birdie Bob and all our family..I started crying..today I close my eyes and see you Uncle Paul with your Son and your Mama and your Brothers..my heart feels good knowing your in a better place...You Lived Loved and Laughed and you brought laughter and love to our entire family..I loved when you played music in the 50's and dress in the country western outfits...you looked good..no wonder the ladies loved you...you will be forever in our hearts..and missed..Love Forever Sherry
Rocco Garibaldi
November 22, 2011
Papa, you will never be forgotten. All the memories I have of you as a child and as an adult will live forever in my heart. I'm just thankful I got to see you one last time this past April before I went to the Middle East. You always told me you was proud of me and I love you for that Papa. I miss both you and Glenn so much, hopefully you are center stage up in heaven jamming out to some of your country music. I love you GOON!
Your Grandson,
Rocco
Ron Day
November 22, 2011
Paul, it was an honor and a Pleasure to have known you! You were a great father, Grandfather and Friend to SO many People. You were Loved by Many and will be missed by ALL. Enjoy your Peaceful rest with your Loved ones who went before you while We Enjoy the Heartfilled Memories you left us with.
We will Miss your Smile and your Soft Voice, But Will always have your Love in our Hearts!
Gods speed to you.....RIP Paul
Tammie Polhemus
November 22, 2011
Ashley and the entire Whaley Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful man. My families thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Vince, Tammie and Alana Combes
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