Francis Ellsworth Whitley Jr.

June 8, 1939 - April 16, 2018
Francis Ellsworth Whitley Jr.

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Francis Ellsworth Whitley, Jr.
Francis Ellsworth Whitley, Jr. a resident of 408 Washington Street, Plymouth, NC died at his home Monday, April 16, 2018 surrounded by his family.
The family will have a private memorial service at a later date.
Mr. Whitley was born on June 8, 1939 in Norfolk, Virginia the son of the late Francis Ellsworth Whitley and Minnie Clara Green Whitley. He was a long distance truck driver which he did for over 40 years. Francis enjoyed dancing, music and played a number of instruments including guitar, piano and drums. He loved his family and especially enjoyed the time he spent with his grandchildren.He is survived by four children: Greg Whitley of Plymouth, NC; Steven Whitley of Norfolk, Virginia; Shelby Jo Whitley of Virginia Beach, Virginia; Tracey Ward of Athens Tennessee; two step-daughters; five sisters; eleven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers..
You may share a memory with the family by visiting www.josephpaulfdl.com.
Joseph B. Paul, Jr. Funeral Director Licensee of Washington is serving the Whitley family.

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  • April 17, 2018
    Melissa Whitley says:

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    Melissa Whitley says:

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  • April 17, 2018
    Peggy Whitley says:
    May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

  • April 17, 2018
    Melissa Whitley says:
    You kept everyone on their toes played the piano until all the time but you always loved having your family our you dad!! So fly high dad we love and miss you love Missy

  • April 18, 2018
    Jamie Martel says:
    Rest in peace and condolences to the family

  • April 18, 2018
    Tracey Ward says:
    I remember the little things that you taught me like how to walk like a grandma I dont think I ever out grew that. Im going to miss you although I know youre not hurting anymore R.I.P dad I love you

  • April 18, 2018
    Anonymous says:
    May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

  • April 21, 2018
    kathy burke says:
    In loving memory of a wonderful brother. We will love you and miss you always.

  • April 21, 2018
    Stacey & Brenda Dain says:
    Frank, you will forever be in our hearts and memories! Everyone you met, you touched their lives in a positive way, including me and Stacey! You were a great father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. You also raised 4 other children, not mentioned. Those children are Emma Arrington of Texas, Dayle Fanning, Carolyn Haaus and Scott Whitley of Virginia. You impacted the lives of multiple grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and friends. God Bless you!!

  • April 27, 2018
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  • May 27, 2018
    Steve F says:
    Frank, you were the best friend I ever had. I'll be looking forward to the next time we can shoot some pool and tickle the ivories again.

  • May 27, 2018
    Anonymous says:
    You were the greatest friend I ever had, Frank, and will never be forgotten. I'll be looking forward to the next time we can tickle the ivories again.