James Fleming Whatley Sr., age 90, of Monticello, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2015. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2015, at Horis A. Ward Funeral Home - Fairview Chapel at 1pm. Interment will follow at Resthaven Garden of Memory in Decatur.
Mr. Whatley was a member of the IBEW # 613, the Masonic Lodge EA Minor 603 F & A. M, a WWII Veteran and an avid Outdoorsmans. He is survived by: sons, Jimmy Whatley, Rick & Susan Whatley and Jeff Whatley, grandsons; Ricky Whatley and Jamey & Bailey Whatley, sister, June McEwen, sisters-in-law; Myrna Whatley and Beverly Whatley, several nieces & nephews.
He was preceded in death by wife, Dorothy Whatley, brothers; Nash Whatley and Billy Whatley and brother-in-law, Marvin McEwen.
The family will receive friends Friday, October 30, 2015 from 5 to 8 pm at the funeral home. Condolences may be offered at www.HorisAWardFairviewChapel.com. Horis A. Ward Funeral Home - Fairview Chapel, (770) 474-1231.