Roger Felt Whaley, Sr.

     Mr. Roger Felt Whaley, Sr., age 82, of Graham, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at his residence after a sudden illness.

     Born in Randolph County, AL, he was the son of the late Chink “Chuck” Whaley and the late Pauline Hinton Reynolds and was married for 27 years to Mrs. Geneva Routh Whaley, who survives. Roger was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of the American Legion Post# 63. He was employed many years with Dan River Mills before retiring from the AFLCIO, organizing union labor contracts. He was an avid sports fan and his favorite teams included the University of Alabama, Washington Commanders and the Baltimore Orioles. He also enjoyed making video DVD’s and music CD’s.

      Mr. Whaley is survived by his wife of the home; three children, Roger F. Whaley, Jr. (Lisa), Randy Whaley and Rhonda Whaley; three step-children, Belinda Robertson (Tom), Robert Jessup (girlfriend, Lisa Hughes) and Melissa Frauendorfer (Erik); four grandchildren, Randy Whaley, Jr., Samantha Whaley, Payton Whaley and Blake Whaley; four step grandchildren, Nicole Laxton (Kyle), Paul Payne, Scott Roberts (Vivian) and Crystal Dunn (Eric); and a sister, Betty Bailey. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Rodney Whaley; and a granddaughter, Robin Jones.

      The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, August 2, 2024 at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor David Jackson. The committal service will be at 2:00 PM Friday at Highland Burial Park in Danville, VA. The family will receive friends from 10:00 – 10:45 AM Friday prior to the service at the funeral home.

      In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Legion Post #63, P O Box 1056, Burlington, NC 27216. 

 You may send condolences and watch the service online at www.lowefuneralhome.com.