William Carl Whatley Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to William Carl Whatley (Austin, Texas), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. William left this world on March 9, 2026 at the age of 74, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William Carl Whatley to show support.

In the sacred silence of farewell, William 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 William's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Albert Ford Whatley and Orletta Faye Postlethwaite Whatley. He is survived by: his wife Karen Ribble Whatley; his daughter Jennifer Compton (Doug); his granddaughter Rebekah Compton Do (Michael Do); his great grandchild Sawyer Do; his grandson Cameron Compton (Anna Carolina); his mother-in-law Carole Orr; his brother-in-law David Orr; and his siblings, Stephen Whatley (Debbie) and Nancy Meyer (Rick). He is also survived by cousins, nieces, and nephews.