John M. Whatley Jr.

John Millard Whatley, Jr. entered life on March 7, 1954, to the late John M. and Lousie Whatley, Sr. of Mansfield, Ohio. John, Jr. entered eternal rest on December 24, 2020 with his loved ones by his side.

John had many passions, and he loved helping others in any way that he could. In 2004, he worked for the Greyhound Bus Lines as a luggage handler, and a customer service lead in the city of Columbus, Ohio. John later made his home in the city of Bessemer, Alabama. In 2009, he became a motor coach operator, which he loved. In 2015, he became a delivery driver at FedEx.

John had a love for children, and in return children had the same amount of love for John.

He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, many uncles, aunts, nephews and cousins.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

Siblings: Gloria Jean Whatley, James E. Whatley and Jacqueline Whatley Parence all of Columbus, Ohio; Aunts: Mary Francis Luvert and Elizabeth Peterson both of Bessemer, Alabama and Edna Carter of Columbus, Ohio; Uncles: Dan (Nonnie) Carter of Columbus, Ohio and Arthur Dial of Bessemer, Alabama; Nieces: Cassandra Allen and Michelle Whatley of Columbus, Ohio; Special Niece: Janequa Williams of Columbus, Ohio; Special Nephews: Abel and Kane Parence of Columbus, Ohio Special Friends: Kurt Spann and Russell Whitaker of Atlanta, Georgia; Harold Dennard, II of Birmingham, Alabama; Dewayne Wade of Selma, Alabama; and a great host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

A service was held at Integrity Funeral Home in Bessemer, Alabama.

Family will receive friends at MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH 2500 Cleveland Ave. Tuesday January 12, 2021 from 6-8pm. Private Family Graveside Service will take place 12 noon Wednesday at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.