Whitley,Ben

July 29, 2011

Ben Douglas Whitley

Ben Douglas Whitley, 66, died Friday, July 29, 2011. He was born July 10, 1945 in Nash County son of Rachel Boykin Whitley and the late Aaron Whitley. Doug loved his family and his church. Doug was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a member of Ridgecrest Worship Center where he served as an Elder; he was president of Whitco Pest Management and past president of N. C. Pest Control Association. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Michael Whitley and grand-daughter, Ashlyn Brooke Poole.

Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife of 11 years Ann Cone Whitley; son Kelly Harris of Spring Hope; daughters Tammy Whitley Bullock and husband Brian of Wake Forest, and Kim Harris Leonard and husband Sammy of Louisburg; grandchildren, Emilee and Ben Bullock, Jessica Harris, Brooke and Taylor Allen and Zachary and Caleb Leonard.

Funeral service will be held 7:00 PM Monday, August 1, 2011 at Ridgecrest Worship Center, Rocky Mount. The family will receive friends following the service. Entombment will follow at a later date.

Flowers will be accepted or contributions may be made to the Ridgecrest Worship Center Building Fund, 1120 West Mount Dr., Rocky Mount, 27803

Ann,
It is with deep regret that we hear of Doug's passing. I considered him a real friend and always looked forward to chatting with you and him. My son is getting married out of town this weekend so we won't be able to make the funeral as much as we would like to. Please understand. If there is ever anything that we can do please feel free to call on Betsy or I. Mark gave me your cell number and I will give you a call later to check on you.
Love
Don & Betsy Hamby
donhamby@aol.com

sorry for your lostwill be in prayer for you all god bless you all at this time of lost
ann pridgen and wayne dove
fatback@centurylink.net

I am saddened by this loss. Doug and I knew one another from South RM Church of God. I knew the whole family and a finer one you will not find. I will be lifting up prayers for Rachel and Ann.
Judy Jones
jdyjones@yahoo.com

Ann and Tammy, you are in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time in your lives. Doug was not only my brother-in-law, but my friend whom I loved very much. May God comfort and bless you now and in the days to follow.
Buster Hopkins
buster_1@earthlink.net

I was very sorry to hear that Doug had died. I worked with him through the North Carolina Pest Management Association.
I did not know Doug well but I always liked him. He was always pleasant and very easy to get along with and I will miss him.
John Dunbar
jdunbar@trustterminix.com

Ann and Tammy,I am at lost for words but Doug was a true friend to us.We always enjoyed seeing him come by when we were doing hot dogs at Samaria.He is going to be truly missed.He was a GODLY man who truly loved the LORD.He has a great testimony.Love Steve and Georgia
Steve and Georgia Mitchell
sgdwsmmitchell@aol.com

Ann and Family, may you feel the presence of the lord this day and in the days to come. May you draw strength and hope as you trust Him to be your comfort.
Love,
Rev.Leonard and Min. Bettie Turner

A man who truly loved his family and has gone on to be with so many of those family members who have gone HOME before him. Will miss you cuz.
THAD SUITS
thadsuits@netzero.net

Ann and family, I wanted you to know that we as the Pest Control Assoc., had respect for Doug before and after him being President. I cannot remember a single time when his Board would get disagreeable with his leardership. I sure he was the same way with his family. You lost a husband and we lost a good friend and leader.
R.B. Goforth
NCPMA 1968
rbbugbite@aol.com

Ann, Sister Rachel and family, We were so very sorry to hear today of Doug's passing The Whitley family has played a big part in our lives thruout the years. We love Rachel and loved Aaron very much. May the Lord touch you today and the days to come and give all of you peace and comfort.
With Joy and Sadness,
Luther and Stella
stellaipock@embarqmail.com

Ann and family, I wanted you to know that we as the Pest Control Assoc., had respect for Doug before and after him being President. I cannot remember a single time when his Board would get disagreeable with his leardership. I sure he was the same way with his family. You lost a husband and we lost a good friend and leader.
R.B. Goforth
NCPMA 1968
trbbugbite@aol.com

Ann, I was saddened to hear of the loss of your love. I remember when you married and your face shined from that time from being with him. It is such a blessing that GOD gave us memories as these will sustain you from now on, the memories of what you shared. My prayers are with you and your family.
Candes Smith
Candes.Smith@dhhs.nc.gov

Ann
Please know how very sorry we are to hear of your loss. May the memories of good times and love shared, bring you comfort now and in the days ahead.
Brenda & Shelton
ladybee581@embarqmail.com

Ann, Tammy,and family,at times like this words are often inadequate to convey our feelings. But please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Doug's love for the Lord and people, as demonstrated by his generous spirit will always be remembered.
Tony and Brenda Stone
tony@stoneauctionandrealty.com

Our prayers are with your family. I worked with Doug at the railroad for many years. He was a dear dear friend and will be sorely missed.
Our deepest Sympathy.
Nick & Linda Coley
lindamcoley@embarqmail.com

Tammy, I am so sorry for the sudden loss of your father. He will always be with you in spirit. We are thinking of you and your family. Ashley and Bailey
Ashley Stewart
ashley.signingagent@gmail.com

Ann,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. During these times we know GOD is beside you and leading as always. "You will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you." JEREMIAH 29:12
Jay & Sandra Gardner
jfsj7@embarqmail.com

I was so sadden to hear of Doug's passing. He was such a nice and "funny" guy! I used to work at Tarrytown Clean CLean where I'd see him in there as well as wait on him. I was the shirt presser before I had to leave my job due to chronic kidney disease back in 1999. He'd send me a wave while I was in the back with all of my machines. Hold onto all of the great memories you shared together. May God help you during this sad time in your life. You will see him again in Heaven.
Sincerely,
V. Gail Proctor
vernagail08@yahoo.com

We are all so sorry to hear about Doug. I really enjoyed working with Doug through NCPMA the last few years. He always had such a wonderful attitude in everything he did. He will be missed by us all.
Kristin Dodd
kdodd@carolinapest.com