Whaley, Warren Clinton 1919-2007

WHALEY, DIXON

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Date: 1/28/2008 at 21:32:07

Warren Clinton Whaley was born on May 29, 1919, west of Harvey to John L. Whaley and Fern (Dixon) Whaley.

He attended country schools, graduating from Knoxville High School with the Class of 1937. He was employed by several businesses in the Knoxville area including, C.L. Pine Loan Company and Bane Chevrolet. He retired from Goff & Nash Auto Parts. Following retirement, Warren did small engine repair and operated a mowing service. In his spare time, Warren enjoyed watching sports.

He passed away on April 4, 2007, at Park Lane Village at the age of 87.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Jack.

Survivors include three sisters, Frances (Robert) Smith of Hartford, Martha (Max) Hyde of Fullerton, Calif. and Betty Clark of Des Moines; one brother, Robert (Richie) Whaley of Nashville, Tenn. and many other family members and friends.

Memorial services were held at Park Lane Village on April 7 with Pastor Charlie McMillian officiating.

The body has been cremated and burial will be in Graceland Cemetery at a later date.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Central Iowa or to the Park Lane Village Activity Fund.

Bertrand Funeral Homes and Bybee and Davis handled the arrangements.

The Knoxville Journal Express, April 19, 2007