J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Whirley, Jr. Roy L.

Wednesday, April 02, 2008

Roy Lee Whirley, Jr., 73 of Petersburg, passed away April 2, 2008 at St. Mary’s Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer for two years. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 30 years Donna Ree Hicks Whirley, parents, Roy L. Whirley, Sr. and Annie Juanita Bennett Whirley and a step- son James Mitchell. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force for five years as a machinist. He was a member of Colonial Heights Moose Lodge and an auto mechanic for over fifty years and was formerly employed by Martin Oldsmobile prior to being employed by Bumper to Bumper Auto Parts for twenty years. He was a loving father and grandfather and loved NASCAR Racing. He is survived by his daughter, Linda W. Fuller and husband, Brian from Prince George Co., son, Steven L. Whirley and fiancé, Amanda Burton of Petersburg; grandson, Kory A. Fuller of Prince George Co., sisters, Mildred Keaton of Petersburg and Elsie Mills of Chesterfield; aunt, Doris Tudor and husband, Sid of Matoaca; loyal cousin, Aubrey “Buggie” Whirley of Petersburg; special friend, Ollie Poarch; sister-in-law, Wanda Hicks Cole and husband, Melvin of Macon, GA; devoted friends and neighbors, Linda and Dale Pittman of Petersburg; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 pm Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm Friday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Southlawn Memorial Park. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

Linda and Steven,

Our hearts break with you and we will truly miss your daddy. A wonderful and fine man walked through Heaven's gate yesterday.

Just Call On Me
I can’t comprehend just how sad you must feel
For the loss of someone you love.
This sorrowful time must still feel unreal
And you’re looking for strength from above.
I hope, from my heart, that your pain will decrease,
That your spirit will gain strength again,
And I pray that your faith will create inner peace
And that God will send blessings--Amen.
Till then, if you need me to lighten your load,
I’m waiting to come to your aid.
Just call on me, and I’ll walk down that road,
Until the dark times start to fade.

Find peace in knowing that your daddy is with your mom now and that they are both watching over you.

All Our Love,

Melissa & Troy
Melissa Belcher-Wilkins (Chesterfield, VA)

Posted by: Melissa & Troy Wilkins at April 4, 2008 10:04 PM

Daddy, I will forever cherish the time we had together, you have been the best father a child could ask for. You have always been there for me and it was an honor to me to be able to take care of you when ever you needed me. I love you with all my heart, I thank you for all you did for me, I will always remember the guidance that you gave me. You were a wonderful grandfather and father-in law, I hope Kory will continue to follow in your foot steps, even though he's only 14 he is so much like you, I hope we have made you proud of us, and no matter where you are I will always be "Daddy's little girl" Love (Doodlebug) Linda

Posted by: Linda Fuller at April 3, 2008 09:48 PM

my deepest regrets to the whirleys. ive known roy forever it seems,and it sure will be sad the first time i look at martin olds or bumper to bumper.roy always had a cheerful demeanor which the world needs more of. he was an example to us all.most sincerely, fletcher harrison

Posted by: fletcher harrison at April 3, 2008 08:18 PM