Dovie Willis "Dove" Whaley

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Mr. Dovie (Dove) Willis Whaley, age 99, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, November 30th at Governor's Bend Retirement and Assisted Living in Erwin, Tn., surrounded by his family and friends.

Mr. Whaley was born April 28th, 1920 and lived most of his life in Washington County, TN.

Mr. Whaley was a World War II veteran, serving in Company G, 22nd infantry where he was awarded a purple heart and 4 bronze stars. He was a long standing and faithful member of Bethel Church of Christ in Jonesborough, TN., where he served in multiple capacities. Mr. Whaley worked for 32 years at Paty Lumber Company in Johnson City, primarily in sales. Dove Whaley loved spending time with his family and friends, gardening, farming, handyman, and serving others. Dove Whaley was truly loved by many and will be missed by all.

Mr. Whaley was the son of the late John & Stacy Bowman Whaley. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by two daughters, Judith (Judy) Ann Fowler and Sandra (Sandy) Jean Roberts; a grandson Keith Fowler; an infant grandson; sister Ethel (Whaley) Arrowood; brother Elmer Lloyd Whaley; and nephew Clarence Whaley.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 74 years, Louise (McInturff) Whaley; a daughter, Rita Perry (James); a son Bill Whaley (Teresa), 8 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild, as well as several nieces and nephews.

The family expresses their sincere appreciation and gratitude to the wonderful staff of Governor's Bend. Mr. Whaley's devoted care givers (angels) provided compassionate, loving care, with respect and honor, like that of a cherished family member.

The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesday December 4th, 2019 at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home in Jonesborough, with Funeral services following visitation at 7 p.m., Minister Terry Lyons officiating. Interment will follow on Thursday, December 5th at 11am at Washington County Memory Gardens.

Dovie married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Stacy Ann Bowman on 8 Apr 1908 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Stacy was born on 20 Feb 1892 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 7 Jul 1976 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Phebe Catharine Hair on 31 Mar 1881 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Phebe was born on 29 Aug 1851 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died in Apr 1905. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died during Civil War. Seved in Company B, 13th Tenn Cavalry.

Jeremiah married Cartherine Brooks on 21 Jul 1942 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Cartherine was born on 2 Jul 1821 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 25 Aug 1898 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Jones Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]