Obituary
James Michael Whaley, born on March 12, 1952, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2024. A known family man, dedicated worker, and supporter of his local community, his presence will be deeply missed.
James, referred to as "Mike", was the beloved son of the late James and Kathaleen Whaley. He was a man of simple pleasures, his favorite being the joy of a scoop of ice cream, a night cozied up with his grandmother's quilt, …
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Per Mike's request, there will be no funeral or memorial service. His family kindly requests to honor his life and memory by making a donation to your local library.
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Thank you so much for posting. Mike and i grew up together in the Baptist church in Richlands and went to RHS. He was a…
Thank you so much for posting. Mike and i grew up together in the Baptist church in Richlands and w…
Thank you so much for posting. Mike and i grew up together in th…
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What were James's favorite local spots?
Local Library, Chris's Restaurant, and Savor Southern Kitchen
Local Library, Chris's Restaurant, and Savor Southern Kitchen
Local Library, Chris's Restaurant, and Savor Southern Kitchen
What were James's favorite ways to spend free time?
Supporting local businesses, genealogy, and spending time with family
Supporting local businesses, genealogy, and spending time with family
Supporting local businesses, genealogy, and spending time with family
What were James's favorite books?
Charles Dickens a Christmas Carol
Charles Dickens a Christmas Carol
Charles Dickens a Christmas Carol
What were James's favorite foods?
Ice cream
Ice cream
Ice cream
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