J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Whorley, Melvin R.

Thursday, July 05, 2007

Melvin Ray Whorley, 55, of Prince George, went home to his Savior, Thursday, July 05, 2007. Born in Petersburg, he was the son of the late Frank Peter and Estelle Williams Whorley. He is survived by his wife, Deborah Whorley; children, Crystal Jarratt, Ray Whorley and wife, Laura, Brandi Reese and husband, David, and Patience Barkman and husband, Kevin; grandchildren, Destiny and Dylan Jarratt; brothers, Richard Whorley and wife, Bodge, Carlton Whorley; sisters, Grace Wilson and husband, Jerry, Margie Walker and the late Eddie Walker, Nancy Wright and husband, Johnnie and aunt, Ruth Williams; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and many friends. A graveside funeral service will conducted at 10:00 AM Monday, July 9, 2007 at Blandford Cemetery with the Rev. Christopher Jenkins officiating. The family will receive friends at Mr. Whorley’s residence. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

I remember Ray at Comm-Tronics of Virginia, Inc. like it was only yesterday. He was here at Comm-Tronics in 1976 when I came on board and worked here for many years. He was missed after he left. He had a sweet wife Debbie. And of their children, I remember most is Crystal. She has a pleasant outgoing personality, just like her Mom and Dad. Whenever Ray saw my husband, Lawrence and me out shopping he was never too good to stop and chat. He was a nice person. His favorite pastime was fishing. As Lawrence said he was a "Good old boy from Dinwiddie, VA".

Our most sincere sympathy to all of Ray's family.
From Lawrence & Carolyn Emory.

Posted by: Carolyn Emory at July 9, 2007 10:47 AM