Kelly "PawPaw" Lynn Whitley's Obituary
Kelly “PawPaw” Lynn Whitley, 62, of Mt. Pleasant, NC passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at his home surrounded by family. Visitation will be held from 6-8PM on Monday, October 17, 2022 at Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care in Locust. His funeral service will be held at 2PM on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at St. Stephen’s Wesleyan Church in Concord officiated by Rev. Gary S Morris. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Mr. Whitley was born March 24, 1960 in Stanly County to the late Horace Clarence Whitley, Jr. and Mary Faye Mauney Whitley. Kelly worked 17 years with Kannapolis Fire Department before retiring in 2014 as a Captain. He also volunteered for 46 years with Georgeville Fire Department and served as a previous Chief. Mr. Whitley enjoyed camping, traveling, attending tractor shows, and was a huge Mayberry fan. He was a member at St. Stephen’s Wesleyan Church and spent some time as an over the road truck driver. Kelly loved spending time with his family, especially his granddaughter AvaLynn, his sidekick who he loved to the moon and back.
Kelly is survived by his wife of 37 years Gail Hatley Whitley of the home; daughter: Hannah Bogue (Cody) of Fishers, IN; son: Jacob Whitley of Mt. Pleasant; granddaughter: AvaLynn Whitley. He was preceded in death by a daughter: Sarah Whitley; and a sister: Mary Katherine Whitley.
Memorial contributions can be made to the building fund at St. Stephen’s Wesleyan Church 7601 Brusharbor Rd. Concord, NC 28025.
Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Locust is serving the Whitley family.
What’s your fondest memory of Kelly?
What’s a lesson you learned from Kelly?
Share a story where Kelly's kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with Kelly you’ll never forget.
How did Kelly make you smile?
