Robin Ray Whaley

February 28, 1938 - February 16, 2019

Robin Ray Whaley, 80 of Clover Bend, went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 16, 2019. The son of Tip and Willie (Gifford) Whaley; Robin was born in Clover Bend on February 28, 1938. He was united in marriage to Frances Allen on September 26, 1959. He attended Faith Worship Center and was of the Assembly of God belief. Robin was a Sawmill owner/operator and he farmed and lived on the same forty acres that he was born on. He was a member of the Clover Bend Historical District and volunteered his time and services throughout the years. Robin enjoyed woodworking and building projects for his family. He was often found at the local coffee shop with his friends. Robin was never without a joke and a smile on his face. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, J.T., Wayne and Joe Whaley; five sisters, Lucille Evans, Nora Neal Rubin, Anna Grace Ellis, Imogene Baker and Mazie McGonigal Eubanks. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Frances Whaley of the home; one daughter, Rhonda Land (Jack) of Clover Bend; one son, Alan Whaley (Sarah) of Clover Bend; six grandchildren, Raven Davis (Troy) of Dalton, Terran Wheelis (Michael) of Portia, Elizabeth Kimble (Jacob) of Walcott, Thomas Brady (Mariah) of Clover Bend, Amanda Nunally (Jay) of Imboden, River Whaley of Clover Bend; six great grandchildren, Xander and Layton Wheelis of Portia, Kholton and Briar Davis of Dalton, Robyn Brady of Clover Bend and Samuel Kimble of Walcott; one sister, Wanda Smith (Art) of Imboden; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral Service will be Monday, February 18, 2019 at 2 P.M. in the Bryan Chapel with Bro. Steve Alexander and Rev. Junior Allen officiating. Honored to serve as pallbearers are his grandsons and grandsons-in-law, Thomas Brady, River Whaley, Troy Davis, Michael Wheelis, Jacob Kimble and Jay Nunally. Honorary pallbearers are his great grandsons, Samuel Kimble, Xander and Layton Wheelis, and all of his friends from the coffee shop. Interment will follow in the Clover Bend Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 P.M. till 2 P.M.