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Roger Whitley Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Roger Whitley of Shelby, North Carolina, who passed away on October 16, 2025, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Roger Whitley to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Walter Lee Whitley and Lola Jeanette Whitley; his brothers, Kenneth Whitley and James Whitley; and his sisters-in-law, Rebecca Whitley and Donna Whitley.

He is survived by: his wife Nina Whitley; his daughter Tracy Rayne (John); his grandchildren, Grayson and Carley; his grandson-in-law Caleb; his great grandchildren, Logan and Cole; his granddaughter Tonya Beam (Drew); his great grandchildren, Miles and Whit; Tammie Keplinger (Kent).

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 25th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Pisgah Arp Presbyterian Church (3600 Linwood Rd, Gastonia, NC 28052). A reception will be held on Saturday, October 25th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Roger's honor may be made to Pisgah ARP Presbyterian Church at the address above.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Cecil M Burton Funeral Home & Crematory



Sat

Oct 25

Celebration of life

11:00 AM

Pisgah Arp Presbyterian Church
3600 Linwood Rd, Gastonia, NC 28052

Sat

Oct 25

Reception

12:00 PM

Pisgah Arp Presbyterian Church
3600 Linwood Rd, Gastonia, NC 28052

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