Bobby Wayne Whaley

Bobby Wayne Whaley, 79, of Newport, passed away Friday, September 18, 2020, at his home.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at Amariah Garner Cemetery, Newport, NC officiated by Rev. David Simmons. Friends are welcome to attend the service. For those unable to attend, the family invites you to view the webcasting of the service through his obituary page on Munden Funeral Home’s website. In keeping with the CDC guidelines pertaining to the Coronavirus, those who are ill or at-risk (elderly, immune-compromised) are encouraged to stay home. Additionally, there will be a limit to the number of people in the building at one time, as well, those who attend will be asked to bring and wear a protective mask. Help us honor the family while practicing safe measures. Friends are also encouraged to leave words of comfort to the family through the website.

Bobby was born on May 8, 1941, in Durham, North Carolina, to the late Alice Louise Whaley and Wilbert Dallas Whaley. Bobby was a giving person and was always active in our community. He shared his knowledge and strength with the Boys Scouts Troop 610 where he helped guide many young men. Bobby was passionate about Rotary Club and lived out their mission to provide service to others, promote integrity, goodwill, and peace. He was pleased to be a recipient of the Paul Harris Fellows Rotarian Award. During the holiday season he was very active with Project Christmas Cheer, his favorite charity, where he faithfully served on the Board and acting Vice President for many years, and the Angel Tree. While he was the Assistant Manager at the Morehead City Rose’s store he would provide store discounts for purchases for any Angel on the Tree.

He is survived by his loving wife, Lauretta Whaley of the home; daughter, Kelly Whaley and Allard van der Bas of the Netherlands; son, Bobby “Wayne” Whaley II. and wife Melanie of Morganton; sisters, Carolyn McLamb and husband Jackie of Durham and Cindy Sands and husband Joe of Durham; brothers, Joey Whaley and wife Cheryl of Durham and Mike Whaley of Durham; and grandchildren, Christopher Whaley and Stephanie Whaley.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Tommy Whaley.

The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at Munden Funeral Home. The same safety guidelines will apply.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to Project Christmas Cheer, PO Box 1914, Morehead City, NC, 28557

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home and Crematory in Morehead City, NC.