Bill Harold Whitley

February 26, 1923 - October 30, 2013

Billy Harold Whitley, 90, of Gainesville, died Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at his home. He was born February 26, 1923 in Elm Mott, TX to James and Lula (Creasy) Whitley. Billy married Verna Pauline Proffer on March 6, 1943 in Gainesville. He served in the United States Navy. Billy worked for American National Insurance for 25 years and owned Jack Frost Cleaners in Cockrel Hill for seven years. He is survived by his wife Paula of Gainesville; three sons, Ronald Whitley of Kennedale, Hal Whitley of Gainesville, Tim Whitley of Gainesville; two daughters, Janet Wayne of Irvine, CA, Cathy Linney of Whitehouse, TX; one brother, Ted Whitley of Joshua, TX; nine grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, James H. Whitley, Jack H. Whitley, and Bobby L. Whitley. Visitation will be held Thursday, October 31, 2013 from 5:00-6:00PM at Temple Baptist Church in Gainesville. A funeral service will be held 10:00AM, Friday, November 1, 2013 at Temple Baptist Church with Rev. Kenny Phelps and Rev. Larry Huffman officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Gainesville. On-line condolences may be shared at www.slaymemorialfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Terri Slay and Slay Memorial Funeral Center Aubrey. To send a flower arrangement to the family of Bill Harold Whitley, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.