Obituary of JULIAN PILAND WHITLEY

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - Wednesday, May 13, 1992 

Julian Piland Whitley Sr., 78, a retired captain in the merchant marine, died May 11, 1992, in a hospital. 

Capt. Whitley was born in Franklin. He had served in the merchant marine during World War II and the Korean and Vietnam wars and had retired after 38 years. He was a graduate of the U.S. Maritime Service Officers School at Fort Trumbell, New London, Conn. He was a member of International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots; High Street United Methodist Church; and Woodmen of the World. 

Survivors include his wife, Mamie Scott Whitley; two daughters, Glenda W. Helms and Alice W. Poland, both of Franklin; two sons, Julian Whitley Jr. of Manassas, Va., and Nelson Scott Whitley of Franklin; a sister, Mary W. Hatfield of Franklin; seven grandchildren and a great-grandchild. 

The graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday in Southampton Memorial Park by the Rev. John A. Siegle. Friends may join the family at the residence. Wright Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association. 
Edition: FINAL
Section: LOCAL
Page: D2

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Julian Piland Whitley Sr., 78, a retired merchant marine captain from Franklin, died 11 May 1992 in a hospital.

Graveside service was held 14 May 1992 in Southampton Memorial Park, officiated by Rev. John A. Siegle, with arrangements by Wright Funeral Home and memorial donations to the American Lung Association.

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JULIAN PILAND WHITLEY

Julian Piland Whitley Sr., 78, a retired captain in the merchant marine, died May 11, 1992, in a hospital. 

Capt. Whitley was born in Franklin. He had served in the merchant marine during World War II and the Korean and Vietnam wars and had retired after 38 years. He was a graduate of the U.S. Maritime Service Officers School at Fort Trumbell, New London, Conn. He was a member of International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots; High Street United Methodist Church; and Woodmen of the World. 

Survivors include his wife, Mamie Scott Whitley; two daughters, Glenda W. Helms and Alice W. Poland, both of Franklin; two sons, Julian Whitley Jr. of Manassas, Va., and Nelson Scott Whitley of Franklin; a sister, Mary W. Hatfield of Franklin; seven grandchildren and a great-grandchild. 

The graveside service was conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday [14 May 1992] in Southampton Memorial Park by the Rev. John A. Siegle. Friends joined the family at the residence. Wright Funeral Home handled arrangements. Memorial donations were made to the American Lung Association. 

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| Field | Value                      |
| Name  | Julian Piland Whitley Sr.  |
| Age   | 78                         |
| Birth | 1914 (estimated); Franklin |
| Death | 11 May 1992; hospital      |
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––– Table of Relationships –––

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| Name                      | Relationship     | Residence     |
| Julian Piland Whitley Sr. | Deceased         | Franklin      |
| Mamie Scott Whitley       | Wife             | Franklin      |
| Glenda W. Helms           | Daughter         | Franklin      |
| Alice W. Poland           | Daughter         | Franklin      |
| Julian Whitley Jr.        | Son              | Manassas, Va. |
| Nelson Scott Whitley      | Son              | Franklin      |
| Mary W. Hatfield          | Sister           | Franklin      |
| Seven grandchildren       | Grandchildren    | —             |
| One great-grandchild      | Great-grandchild | —             |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value                |
| Location | Norfolk, Va.         |
| Name     | The Virginian-Pilot  |
| Date     | 13 May 1992          |
| Edition  | FINAL                |
| Section  | LOCAL                |
| Page     | D2                   |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Retired captain in the merchant marine  
• Served in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War  
• Retired after 38 years in the merchant marine  
• Graduate of the U.S. Maritime Service Officers School at Fort Trumbell, New London, Conn.  
• Member of International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots  
• Member of High Street United Methodist Church  
• Member of Woodmen of the World  
• Spouse's birth name was Mamie Scott

[Contributed by Bruce Saunders, bs4403@verizon.net]

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