Andrew Whitley Obituary

Kim - My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I was so saddened to learn of Andy's passing in the NBHS Alumni newsletter that arrived today - he was certainly a bright light, friend to all, and will be missed. Take care.

It has been a few years since our paths last crossed, and yet i can still feel the warmth of his smile as if it were yesterday. His genuine love for all around him was undeniable. When Andy was around, we all felt good. He had a rare gift of making our days brighter and our lives happier. I am a better man for having known him, and my sadness from hearing of his passing is profound. Both my wife Maura and I loved Drew and will miss him terribly. Our greatest sympathies and prayers go out to the entire Whitley family. God Bless you all. Rest in love and peace my friend.

Rest in Peace, AW.

Kim, Laura, and Drew...We want you to know that we're thinking of you at such a sad time. Sending our heartfelt sympathy, our prayers, and our love.

Kim,
I am so heart broken to learn of Andy's passing. I have only happy memories of a wonderful person I can say was my friend. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Dear Kim,

I am so sorry to hear about Andy and have been thinking about you and your family. I am praying for you and hope that you can take some time to share stories and memories with family and friends.

Leslie

Dear Kim, Brenda, and family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss of a clearly beloved husband, brother (in-law), father, uncle and son. May God wrap you in His love and help you to find strength in Him and each other as you cope with this tragedy. You will remain in my thoughts and prayers.
Lovingly,

Dear Kim, Cathe and I are so saddened by the news of Andy's passing. What a great guy and friend. Please know that you and your family are in our hearts and prayers.

Rob and Brenda, I just heard about Andy and I'm so very sorry. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kim and your precious children,
I was so sad to hear of Andy's passing.
You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Shocked and saddened by this news. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers. We have thoroughly enjoyed hanging out with Andy and your family in stands of Carter Finley Stadium. So sorry for your loss.

Jeff, Nicole, Steven and Dylan

Kim, I need to correct my last message.
Andy is the same age as my son.
Sorry,
Joe Maguire

Dear Frances, Cullen, Rob and Family: I just can't put into words how sad I am to hear about Andy. I have such fond memories growing up in the same neighborhood with all the Whitley boys and attending Highland Methodist Church together. I can still remember your house and back yard with the tall wooden fence and all of us kids running around outside. I pray that God will comfort you in your time of need and hold you in the palm of His hand.
Love,

Kim -- Our hearts go out to you during this painful and difficult time. Praying for God's comfort and peace for you and your family.
The Clemons Family (Ricky, Chris, Christian and Ricky)

Kim, we are so sad to learn about Andy.
Andy and I were more than working buddies we were really friends.
Andy is almost the same age of one of my Grandchildren and he was a pleasure to work and play with.
May God grant you, Laura, and Drew serenity and blessings.

Joe and Pat Maguire

Andy meant a lot to me, but will be sorely missed by all. God Bless.

Kim,

I wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you and the kids at this unbearable time. I was shocked and saddened to hear about Drew. He was the life of the party and will truly be missed. I wish I was able to come to the funeral, but just know that I am with all of you in spirit. Always continue to believe that God is watching over you and will guide you through your grieving process. I will continue to pray for healing and a sense of peace for you. You will always be in my prayers. Love, Dana

Prayers and love from the Hunt Family. We were blessed to have known Andy from Drew's basketball team and he always had a smile and great sense of humor. He will be missed...

Eric, Cindy, Dane, Landon, and Sawyer

Whitley family<3- I was so sad to hear of Andy's passing. Y'all have been in my prayers daily since I heard. I'm remembering a poem I wrote for another friend who passed too young, called "A Life Well Spent." "But of the joys of a life well spent, the bridges built remain. Lives that are changed by a life well lived will never be the same again." I know the lives that Andy touched will always remember him. Please know my heart is with you<3

Kim-On behalf of the Benjamin family, we are sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Love,
Ishua, Lisa, Malik, and Jalen

Dear Frances and family, The Austin/Rouse family sends our love and prayers to all of your family. Our families have always had a special friendship that we have cherished over the years. My God hold you close. My mom, Lucia Austin, sends her sympathy, too.

Kim, Laura and Andrew,

We want to let you and your family know that you are in our thoughts and prayers today.
Our love,
Bonnie and Kimbrough Smith

Such a nice boy in grade school, such a promising young man as he grew older. He never had anything bad to say about anyone and always, always had a kind passing word. My prayers go out to the entire Whitley family.

Dear Sweet Kim,
Our hearts are filled with sadness for your loss. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love,
Stephanie, Scott and Ellie Dannenberg

My condolences to the Whitley family. Kim, you are on my mind and in my heart.

Kim - from my family to yours we are keeping you and the family in our thoughts and prayers.
Maria Taylor-Perry NBHS '82

May God bless the soul of this fine young man and grant peace to his family and loved ones.

Love you all. My prayers are with you.
Patty Hight Davis

Dear Kim and Family,

I was heartbroken to hear about the loss of your husband. I can not even grasp what you must be feeling at this time. Please know that I am praying for peace for you and yours. Ask your Mom to please give you a strong hug from me. I'm sorry I can't be there to pay my respects.

Sincerely,
Mary and Family

Frances, Cullen and Robbie-we are all thinking of you at this time. I speak for Bobby, David and Brig, all fellow members of "the Dade Street gang",as well as for myself. Please know we are all there in spirit.

My sisters and I grew up with the Whitley boys and I am so shocked by this news. When I was about 5 or so, my mom went to visit Frances and Bob up on Ridge Road and took me and my sister Patty along. Frances told us that if we were very quiet, we could peek into the nursery and see the new baby so we quietly opened the door and there was Andy, just a few days old, asleep in his crib. He grew up to be a very fine man and a great blessing to all who knew him.

To the Whitley Family,

I could not believe my ears when I heard of this tragic loss. Andy was always the kindest and sweetest of individuals in the class of 82. Our memories of the beautiful person that Andy was will live on. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Kim,
I was speachless when I heard - I'm so sorry. I'm one of the NCHEA folks that knew Andy for many, many years. Prayers will be with you and your family. Please let us know here at Duke (Durham) Regional Hospital if there is anything we can do. Bonnie Daniel

Kim, so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in my prayers for peace and comfort. Jane Telfair LaGrone NBHS class of 81

So sorry for your loss.

Andy was a Great guy and he will be missed! He was a big help to me at turning point in my life. My thoughts and prayers are with those who miss him.

My deepest sympathy. May God bless and comfort you all.

Cullen and Family,we were sadden to hear of Andy"s death. We will remember you and the family in out Thoughts and Prayers.May The Lord Wrap You In His Loving Arms, And Give You Comfort.
Warren & Jean Baird



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Cullen and Brenda, I was so very sorry to hear about Andrew...we will keep you close to our hearts and in our prayers.
Celeste

Cullen, my thoughts and prayers are with you, your mother and your brothers and Andrew's family at this time.

Celebrate that he was yours for the years that he was here and for the years of memories to come.

My heart is broken. He and his brothers were my "brothers" growing up. I love you all. Bonnie Kenyon Boland

I was shocked to hear of Andy's passing, I worked with him when he worked at Blalock Paving and he was always fun to be around. I will miss you Andy and will pray for your family. Donald House

Kim and Family, I am so sorry for you loss. My deepest sympathy goes out to you all. I went to Broughton with Andy and even though I didn't know him that well, he seemed like a great guy. May you find peace and comfort in knowing that he is with God now.

It saddened me to hear of Andy's death. I wish to extend my deepest sympathy and may God bless you.
Gerry Edwards (Mrs J. Paul Edwards)

You have our heart filled sympathy. May God be with you always.
The Templetons