Burton William Whaley's obituary , Passed away on February 21, 2026 in Delmar, Delaware

Burton William Whaley

January 19, 1939 - February 21, 2026 (87 years old)

Delmar, Delaware

Burton William Whaley's obituary , Passed away on February 21, 2026 in Delmar, Delaware

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Burton William Whaley

January 19, 1939 - February 21, 2026 (87 years old)

Delmar, Delaware

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Burton William Whaley Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Burton William Whaley (Delmar, Delaware), born in Laurel, Delaware, who passed away on February 21, 2026, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Burton William Whaley to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Eva A. Whaley and Granville D. Whaley; his stepmother Icie Hazel Whaley; and his siblings, Ruth Lynch, Robert Whaley and Joan Slaughter.

He is survived by: his wife Carrie Mae Rhodes Whaley; his children, Wendy Whaley-Little (Russ) and Wade Whaley (Lisa); his grandchildren, Jared Campbell (Cassie), Luke Campbell (Daisy), Megan Todd (Jake), Ashley Beaver (Matt), Jessica Wood (Josh) and Danielle Angello (AJ); his great grandchildren, Kinsley Todd, Teagan, Landon, Lola Beaver and Beau Angello; his siblings-in-law, Jack Rhodes, Catherine, Shirley and Beverly Rhodes; his close friends, David, Linda Hastings, Linda Justice, Bobby, Sandy Dickerson, Jim, Karin Adkins and Hardees; and his pet Daisey. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 200, Delmar, DE 19940 or to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.

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First Baptist Church
501 Bi State Blvd, Delmar, MD 21875

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First Baptist Church
501 Bi State Blvd, Delmar, MD 21875

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