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Rev. Walter Curtis Whaley

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Walter Whaley Obituary

The Rev. Walter Curtis Whaley, 76, of Winston-Salem passed away Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born March 17, 1930, in Charleston, W.Va. He attended public schools in West Virginia and Ohio and was a graduate of Appalachian Bible College in Bradley, W.Va., and Glassboro State College in Glassboro, N.J. The Rev. Mr. Whaley served in the U.S. Army from 1948 to 1950 in the 1st Cavalry Division in Japan and was a member of the 1st Cavalry Division Association. The Rev. Mr. Whaley was a Baptist minister, having pastored churches in West Virginia, New Jersey and North Carolina. He retired in 2000 after pastoring Rosemont Baptist Church in Winston-Salem for 20 years. He is survived by his wife, Lois; three sons, Dr. Lewis Whaley, Randy Whaley and Tim Whaley and wife, Becky; seven grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; three brothers, Tom of Austin, Texas, Bob of Mason, Ohio, and Terry of Charleston, Ill. ; a sister, Doris, of Birmingham, Ala,. and two step-sisters, Donna Matre and Betty Lillard of Cincinnati, Ohio. A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, at Rosemont Baptist Church, with Pastors Mark Reid, Jim Cates and Ernest Parks officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Appalachian Bible College, Bradley, W.Va.

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Published by Winston-Salem Journal on Nov. 7, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Walter Whaley

18 Entries

Stephen Blake

November 1, 2020

Great supporter of Mountain State Christian High School. Thanks !!! Rest in Peace !!!

David Craver

November 14, 2006

Lois and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are unending for you all. The kindness and love you have shown will never be forgotten.

Dave Austin

November 11, 2006

Mrs Whaley, Lew, Randy, Tim and family; My heart goes out to you all at this time of your loss. All our thoughts of Pastor are now locked into memory. He certainly had a huge impact on my life and the lives of countless others. I know I will see him in Glory. Please know that my prayers are with you at this time. I wish I could have come down to see him honored and perhaps sing "The Lighthouse". I love you all.

Jane Naylor

November 10, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
We are truly blessed that he was the special one to marry Jason & Tamela Childers.You have been so good to Tamela & Kristen. You will never be forgotten!
Jane Naylor-Grandmother
Cindy Scott-Mother
Pamela Naylor

Paula Parks Antonelli

November 10, 2006

Lois and Family, having recently lost a family member I can unequivocably say that I know the grief that you are going through. When you and Curtis joined Dad's church, you have no idea what a welcomed addition that the two of you were. I could see the spark in my Father's eyes. We thoroughly enjoyed Curtis's preaching and participating in the church services. My Dad feels like he has lost one of his best friends that he had on earth but he also knows that you are in a better place, that it was the Lord's will and you wouldn't want to return to this earth. I know that you are now walking tall. We loved you dearly and we will take care of Lois.

Betty & Harry Jackson

November 10, 2006

For the beloved Whaley Family, words can not explain the loss you feel, He was such a loving person we will never forget His kindness and passion He had for His perishners at the Greenwich Baptist Church He,Lois and Boys were such a great influence in our town. He and the family has been hard too replace. We Loved Him so. He is now singing in the Halleluljah Choir with the rest of the Angels at Gods Throne. In Ghristian Love.

Kevin & Kacie Stacey

November 9, 2006

Rev. Whaley was our neighbor and we will miss him greatly! He was always nice to our family and we enjoyed talking to him over the years. He was a faithful servant of the Lord and will never be forgotten! The family is in our thoughts and prayers!

Sandra Harrell

November 9, 2006

Lois and Family,
All of you will always have a special place in our hearts. Pastor
Whaleys last official duty at Lookout Baptist Church was to marry Hilbert and I on July 1, 1967. He will be missed. May God comfort you in your sorrow.
Hilbert and Sandra Harrell, Lookout, WV

Stephen & Eva Blake

November 8, 2006

Absent from the body present with the Lord. Praise God,what a wonderful hope we have in Christ.

Linda Rosa

November 7, 2006

Lois, Lewis, Randy, Tim and family.
Pastor meant a lot to our family. When we moved here you took us in as your own. Loving us and sharing special moments over the years.

We love you
Patrick, Linda and Terri Rosa

Theresa Mabe (prev. Bohannon)

November 7, 2006

I remember Pastor Whaley fondly as one of the most compassionate pastors I have ever known. Lois and family, you are in our prayers

Deborah Brooks

November 7, 2006

Rev Whaley was the voice of love and reason as he officiated at my son, Aaron and Regina Batts' wedding. The seriousness of his charge was balanced with the love of the Savior and allowing their love to serve Him. I thank God for the life he lived, as well as the family and friends who surrounded him. May the comfort of a life well lived support you in these coming days. Deb

Helen Harrell McCranie

November 7, 2006

I have such fond memories of your family. Thank you for your life you lived in Lookout.

Bob Smithson

November 7, 2006

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Judy Batts

November 7, 2006

Pastor Whaley will always have a
special place in my heart. He called me Judysan. He was such a
caring pastor and friend. My prayers are with the whole family.
I know how much you will miss him.
I know that he is probably walking
in Heaven and talking with all of his friends and family who have gone
on before him.

Regina Brooks

November 7, 2006

Pastor Whaley,
You were there for our special family events. You were there at the passing of our grandmother. You were there when my parents renewed their vows. You were there when I said my own. You welcomed us when we first moved here. We love you and you will always have a place in our hearts. Love,
The Batts/Brooks Family

Brenda Bowen (Harrell)

November 7, 2006

Brenda(Harrell) & Wilson Bowen

Rev. Whaley married us at Lookout Baptist Church, Lookout, WV September 4, 1960.

Glenn & Judy Archer

November 7, 2006

Lois
We love the Whaleys. Curtis always was a Christian gentleman. I remember how you all sung through the Broadman Hymnal at Lookout. May you avail yourself in faith to the grace wherein you stand.

We are yours in Christ,
Bro. & Mrs. Glenn Archer

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