Hershel
Hershel (Tater) Whatley
d. December 17, 2008
Hershel (Tater) Whatley
Date Died: December 17, 2008
BOYD -- Hershel "Tater" Whatley, 77, of Boyd, a retired GM employee, Went to be with our Lord Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008, in Bridgeport.He was born June 19,1931,the son of Thomas and Flossie (Byers) Whatley in Chico,Texas. Hershel married Shirley Dean Brown on November 5,1954 in Bridgeport,Texas.He served his country during the Korean War while in the Army. Hershel belonged to the Trinity Baptist Church of Boyd. Service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Christian-Hawkins Chapel in Boyd. Interment: Boyd Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. Rev. Daniel Ashley will officiate. Pallbearers: Paul Ashley,David Ashley,Steven Ashley,Thomas Garrison, Lee Souimaniphanh and Tim Young.
Date Died: December 17, 2008
BOYD -- Hershel "Tater" Whatley, 77, of Boyd, a retired GM employee, Went to be with our Lord Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008, in Bridgeport.He was born June 19,1931,the son of Thomas and Flossie (Byers) Whatley in Chico,Texas. Hershel married Shirley Dean Brown on November 5,1954 in Bridgeport,Texas.He served his country during the Korean War while in the Army. Hershel belonged to the Trinity Baptist Church of Boyd. Service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Christian-Hawkins Chapel in Boyd. Interment: Boyd Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. Rev. Daniel Ashley will officiate. Pallbearers: Paul Ashley,David Ashley,Steven Ashley,Thomas Garrison, Lee Souimaniphanh and Tim Young.
He was preceded in death by parents,brothers, Billy & J.B. Whatley,sister,Bertha Bullock.
Left behind to cherish his memory: Wife of 54 years, Dean of Boyd. Daughter: Shirley Ashley and husband Paul of Boyd Grandchildren: David, Steven, Susan, Michael,and Misty. Great Grandchildren: Elise, Ethan, Claire and Caleb. Sister: Peggy Calicott of Boyd Brothers: Carl Whatley of Boyd and Jerry Whatley of Azle Numerous relatives and a host of friends.
Christian-Hawkins Funeral Home Boyd, 940-433-5310
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