Junius Whitley

Junius Clyde Whitley, 98, of Albemarle, passed away peacefully in the presence of his family, Thursday, February 24, 2022 at Trinity Place in Albemarle.

Clyde was born December 24, 1923 in North Carolina to the late Clarence Durant Whitley and the late Cora Jane Whitley.
He was also preceded in death by wife, Ramona Speight Whitley, sisters, Cora Lee Crisco and Myrtle Lou Teeter, brothers, Zeb V. Whitley, Hugh Grant Whitley, Earl Durant Whitley, and John Thomas Whitley.

The family will receive friends from 2-3 pm on Sunday, February 27, 2022  at Hartsell Funeral Home in Albemarle. The funeral service will follow at 3pm at Hartsell Funeral Home's  Lefler Memorial chapel officiated by Rev. Adam Hatley.  Burial will follow at Stanly Gardens of Memory at 2001 East Main St., Albemarle.

Clyde was a loving husband and father.  He spent many years in the appliance service as a service technician.  Clyde proudly served in the United States Navy during WWII as a medic.  He was a man who was a jack of all trades and could learn quickly and adapt to any situation.  Clyde greatly loved his family and will be dearly missed.  He now rests in the works of the Lord whom he loved and served.

Survivors include son, Ronald Clyde Whitley of Albemarle, NC, son, Phillip (Kathryn) Edward Whitley of Marietta, GA, daughter, Donna (Edwin) Sides of Albemarle, NC, 5 beloved grandchildren and 9 wonderful great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Stanly County and Trinity Place of Albemarle.

Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Whitley family. Online condolences may be made at www.hartsellfh.com