Leon Whitley

Leon Whitley of Selmer, TN was born July 13, 1936 in McNairy County, TN the son of the late Leroy and Bertie Thacker Whitley. He departed this life on June 4, 2015 in Jackson, TN at the age of 78 Years, 10 Months, 22 Days.

He was united in marriage to Rheba Mae Chandler on December 7, 1957.

Mr. Whitley retired after 38 years of service in Maintenance at the McNairy County General Hospital. He was a member of Little Chapel Pentecostal Church in Selmer and served as Sunday School Superintendent. He was a devoted family man and enjoyed the simple things in life. He liked staying busy whether it be mowing lawns, gardening, or cutting hedges, which he enjoyed most of all.

He is survived by his wife Rheba Mae Whitley of Selmer, TN; two daughters, Joyce Michael and husband Samuel of Selmer, Tina McDuffy and husband Jackie of Selmer; a son, Timmy Whitley and wife Shannon of Selmer; seven grandchildren, Samuel Michael, Joseph Michael, Felicia King, Brianna Whitley, Trevor Whitley, Darby McDuffy, Dallas McDuffy; four great grandchildren, Piper Whitley, Isabelia Beam, Axton Beam, Aiden King; two sisters, Velma Ramey of Selmer, Shirley Tackett of Selmer and a host of extended family and friends.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Whitley was preceded in death by a son, Lonnie Lee Whitley and two children that died as infants; also three brothers, Bobby Whitley, Alton Rickman, Raymond Rickman.