Ben Whaley

BEN WHALEY, age 85, of Dandridge, TN passed away Sunday morning, October 3, 2010 at his home following an extended illness. He was a member of the French Broad Valley Baptist Church of Kodak, where he served as an active deacon for over 42 years. Ben was a veteran of World War II and the U.S. Navy and was retired from Lay Packing Company after 38 years of service. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Gladys Bailey Whaley; daughter and son-in-law, Janice and Leonard Webster, Jr. all of Dandridge; honorary daughter and son-in-law, Tina and Chad Ross and honorary grandchildren, Collin and Hannah Ross; sisters, Hazel Smith, Lora Bowling, Blanch Jarnigan; sister and brother-in-law, Cecile and Laney Romines; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Beatrice and Bill Harmon; several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts be made to the French Broad Valley Baptist Church, 881 Douglas Dam Rd., Kodak, TN 37764. Funeral services, Tuesday, 7:00 pm at French Broad Valley Baptist Church with Rev. Jimmy Riner and Rev. Everett Robertson officiating. Interment graveside services Wednesday, 11:00 am at Underwood Cemetery. Family will receive friends Tuesday, 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the church prior to services. ARRANGEMENTS BY FARRAR FUNERAL HOME, DANDRIDGE 865-397-2711