Douglas Whitley Obituary

We bid farewell to Douglas Whitley (Monroe, North Carolina), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 28, 2025 at the age of 79. Douglas touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Howard Hosey Whitley and Mary Blake Trull Whitley; and his siblings, Paul Whitley (Jimmie), Bill Whitley and Ruby Whitley Funderburk (Tom).

He is survived by: his wife Sylvia Horne Whitley; his children, Jamie Whitley, Lori Duncan (Patrick) and Tonya Dixon; his grandchildren, Trevor Whitley, William "Tate" Duncan and Maryblake Duncan; and his sister-in-law Leola Whitley.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gordon Funeral Service & Crematory, Inc.

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Gordon Funeral Service
1904 Lancaster Ave, Monroe, NC 28112

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Funeral service

Gordon Funeral Chapel
1904 Lancaster Ave, Monroe, NC 28112

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May 01

Burial

Lakeland Memorial Park
1901 Lancaster Ave, Monroe, NC 28112

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