The funeral service for Johnnie Whitley, age 79 will be held Saturday, July 2, 2011 at 2:00 pm at Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home Chapel. Rev Jeff Jackson will officiate. Burial will be in the Enid Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 pm Friday at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home.
Johnnie was born August 15, 1931 in Bridgeport, AL to Ralph Whitley, Sr and Jessie (Whetzel) Whitley and died June 28, 2011 at his home. He attended Vo-Tech for mechanic training.
On February 23, 1952 he married Rosalyn Juidiciani in Utica, NY. He served in the US Air Force during the Korean War. He owned and operated J&R Automotive; he was a Juvenile Detention transportation Officer and Reserve Officer. He was a member of the VFW, American Legion and former Pioneer Gunslingers.
Survivors include his wife, Rosalyn of 59 ½ years of the home; daughter, Diana Bolser of Enid, OK; grandchildren, Thelma Salinas, Dana Baker, John Bolser; eight great grandchildren; sisters, Carol, Hellen, and Marlene; brothers, Joe, Glen, Charles, Douglas, Stanley, Calvin and Ralph, Jr all of Alabama and several nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Katy Vance and infant brother and sister.
Memorials may be made to Relay for Life. Condolences may be sent to www.ladusauevansfh.com.