William Otto Whaley

Blackshear, GA Outstretched Arms Ministry Mr. William Otto Whaley, 60, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at the Hospice House in Waycross, GA, surrounded by his loving family, following a short illness. Mr. Whaley was born December 1, 1956, in Wauchula, FL, to the late Samuel and Wilma Whaley. He was a member of New Hope Fellowship Church Waycross, GA. He was preceded in death by his mother Wilma, father Samuel, one daughter; Cierra Tia Wells, and one grandson Delsin(first born son of Tim & Wakenya). Survivors are his wife Rhonda Whaley, Blackshear, GA; two daughters and sons in law: April Clewis Whaley (Eric Glover), Homerville, GA, & Lucreatia(Reese)Welch, Titusville, FL; three sons and daughters in law; William Otto Whaley Jr., Arizona, Timothy(Wakenya)Whaley, Bartow, FL, & Kaleb Whaley(Heather Schneider), Blackshear, GA; six sisters and brothers in law: Christine(Marlin)Price, Karen(Donnie)Tibbs, Judy Whaley, all of Wauchula, FL, Glenda(Mike)Croley, Daytona, FL, Debbie(Joe)Soto, North Carolina, & Phillis(Ray) Hoff, Indiana; four brothers: Randy Whaley & former wife Bev Whaley, Wauchula, FL, Jimmy Summerall, McAlpin, FL, Jackie Summerall, Florida & Robert Summerall, Arkansas; 11 grandchildren, and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services for Mr. Whaley will be held Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at 3 o’clock at New Hope Fellowship Church in Waycross, GA. Interment will be in the Zenith Baptist Church Cemetery in Manor, GA. The family will receive friends 2 hours prior to the service on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 from 1pm to 3 p.m. at New Hope Fellowship Church. The family requests everyone to come as they are to enjoy a celebration of life and Hallelujah party for Mr. Whaley. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.roundtreefuneralhome.net Roundtree Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.