John David Whitley Obituary
We bid farewell to John David Whitley of Albemarle, North Carolina, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 14, 2025 at the age of 55. John David touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John David Whitley to pay them a last tribute.
In the sacred silence of farewell, John David is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that John David's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Whitley and Joan Bizuk; his mother-in-law Susan Cross; and his grandmother Bertha Whitley. He is survived by: his daughter Payzleigh Hopkins; and his sister Cheryl Godwin (Don). He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made in John's honor to the Stanly County Humane Society, 2049 Badin Road, Albemarle, NC 28001.
