My Sweet Uncle Joe

The preacher who spoke at my uncle's funeral said he had spoken to Uncle Joe recently about putting his wife, Betty, in a nursing home. Uncle Joe told him, in no uncertain terms, that as long as his wife knew who he was and he was able, she would stay home with him. About the last thing he did before he had the stroke was fix my Aunt's lunch. When his children found him that afternoon, Aunt Bett was still sitting in the recliner with her plate on her lap. My Uncle was a very good man to his wife and family and everyone else that needed help.

Thanks for all the kind comments and prayers on behalf of him and his family.

JOE WHALEY

— Joe Whaley, 79, of Tarboro, passed away Saturday, Oct. 20, 2007 at Heritage Hospital in Tarboro.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Edgecombe Memorial Park with Chaplain Dan Davis and Pastor Jessie Blalock officiating.
He was preceded in death by his son, Johnny Whaley, and is survived by his wife of 62 years, Betty Blackmon Whaley; a son, Frankie Whaley of Greenville; three daughters, JoAnn Bottoms and Judy Hucks, both of Tarboro, Nancy Williams White of Rocky Mount; a brother, J.C. Whaley of Goldsboro; a sister, Marjorie “Piggy” Benson of Ayden; 7 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.
Friends are invited to visit the family from 6-8 p.m. today at Carlisle Funeral Home and other times at the home at 5392 U.S. 64 Alternate East in Tarboro.
Condolences may be directed to the family by visiting www.carlislefuneralhome.com
Arrangements are by Carlisle Funeral Home, Tarboro.