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- Lexington Herald-Leader, 18 Jul 2006
Edward A. Whaley (Includes picture)
CYNTHIANA - Edward A. Whaley, 92, Cynthiana, died Sun, July 16, 2006, at Cedar
Ridge Health Campus. He was born February 22, 1914 in Shelbyville, Indiana to
the late Martha Bassett and Galvy Whaley. After receiving his BS Degree at
Indiana University in 1937, where he pledged Sigma Alpha Epsilon, he extended
his education by also graduating from the Cincinnati College of Embalming in
1939 thus beginning his 67 years of service to Harrison County. After serving
as its Coroner for 25 years and co-owning Whaley-McCarty Funeral hom
continued his life's work in 2001 as a Funeral Director with Ware Funer
Home, Cynthiana, where he was employed until his death. He proudly served the
country he loved as a First Lieutenant and Fighter Pilot Trainer in the United States
Air Force during WWII, receiving the Bronze Star. Throughout his lif
continued his charitable spirit by offering his services as an American Red
Cross First Aid Instructor for 15 years, a Scout Master and possessed nerves
of steel by teaching countless individuals how to drive. Ed was an acti
Elder at the Cynthiana Christian Church as well as continuing his active
participation with the Cynthiana Lion's Club for 60 years. He was a current
member of The Funeral Directors Association of Kentucky. Besides his parents,
he was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Margaret Waits Whaley and
his first wife, Virginia Hill Whaley Clark. Survivors include two daughters,
Marthanna Whaley (Jerry) Kallop of Winchester, KY and Las Vegas, NV and Mary
Drane Whaley (Larry) Owens of Lexington and two beloved grandchildren, Miller
"Whaley" Owens and Margaret Vimont "Maggie" Owens. Funeral services will be
conducted 11 a.m., Thurs. at the Cynthiana Christian Church by Dr. Larry W.
Bishop. Visitation will be from 7 until 8 p.m., Wed at Ware Funeral Hom
Burial will be in Battle Grove Cemetery. To honor Ed's wishes, Mary Drane and
Marthanna kindly ask that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the
Cynthiana Christian Church Scholarship Fund, 202 N. Main Street, Cynthiana, KY
41031.
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Bassett Family Association Database
1914 - 2006 (92 years)