Obituary
William Edgar Moseley Whatley “Bill” 61 years old died of complications from Alzheimers. He was born on October 1, 1958 to Mildred (Dot) and Theodore (Ted) Whatley. A hard working and hard playing devoted husband and father, Bill loved God and his family and friends. He worked as a pharmacist for 30 years and surfed skillfully for 50 years! Bill is survived by his wife, Catharine (Kate) Fullam Whatley, 3 daughters, Dorothy (Dottie) Jean Whatley Porter, husband Kevin Porter, children (Bill’s grandchildren) Daniel and Catharine Porter,Victoria (Tori) Joy Whatley Barnett, husband Alvin Barnett and baby William on the way and Lillian (Lily) May Whatley; brother Theodore (Ted) Whatley, wife Julie Whatley, children, Grace Whatley Freigi, Hilary Whatley, and Teddy Whatley; stepfather, Robert (Bob) Suttle and wife Norma Jenkins Suttle. He was predeceased by his parents Theodore Whatley (d 1976) and Mildred Whatley Suttle (d2010). In John 10:10 Jesus said, “I am come that they might have life, and they may have it more abundantly.” Bill Whatley lived abundantly. In all of life’s ups and downs, joy and sadness, and things given and taken away, he was a faithful and fun child of God. The family will receive friends Friday, July 31, 2020 6:30pm-8:30pm at Baldwin Brothers Funeral Home 1 N. Causeway, New Smyrna Beach. A celebration of Life for Bill will be held 2:00 pm Saturday August 1, 2020 at Edgewater Alliance Church 310 N Ridgewood Ave. Edgewater. Capacity will be limited to 200 masks will be available. The service will be streamed to You Tube https://www.youtube.com/user/dd5648. Paddle out TBD.
I can see him in my mind's eye fearlessly charging double-overhead surf on a crystal pure morning on the (way!) outside off the beach at Lantana. I know that those moments are eternal. He provided good humor and encouragement to many of us lucky enough to have known him, and I offer my condolences to his family and friends on his departure. Bill lives within your hearts and your faith will see you through your grief at his parting.
All my love and prayers for strength and healing hearts for you.
I believe that God wanted a special angel to be with Him, and so he chose Bill. Such a blessing to know
that Bill is with Jesus in paradise .
I love you all.
May God give you peace.
Love, Fran Loyd
Chip and I are saddened at Bill's passing but no without a shadow of a doubt he is with Jesus now and completely loved.
Much Love,
Chip and Lisa Solms
I love you dad!