Hull - Loy T. Whitsel, 89, husband of the late Jessie Merle Whitsel, died Wednesday, July 06, 2011 at his residence.
A native of Franklin County , he was the son of the late J.C. Whitsel, Sr. and Alice Franklin Whitsel. Serving in the US Army during WWII, he was stationed in England and France . Upon returning from the war, Loy settled in Madison County where he purchased a farm. He worked for Chicopee Mills for 25 years and was a member of Bold Springs United Methodist Church .
Survivors include his son and daughter in law: Curtis J. and Amanda Whitsel of Hull ; daughter and son in law: Carol and Bill Gregg of Danielsville; brothers: Purcell Whitsel of Macon ; Crawford Whitsel, Jr. Hull ; sisters: Lois Perry of Kannapolis , NC , Elise Hawkins of Danielsville; granddaughter: Rachel Whitsel. The family would like to extend a special thanks to his caregiver Julia Wilson.
Funeral services will be held Friday, July 8, 2011 at 11AM at Rogers Baptist Church with Rev. Carlton Peters officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 tonight, July 7, 2011 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Mary's Hospice, P.O. Box 6588 , Athens , GA 30604 .
Lord & Stephens Danielsville is in charge of arrangements.
Visitation Details
Thursday, July 7th, 2011 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Lord and Stephens, Danielsville
Service Details
Friday, July 8th, 2011 11:00am, Rogers Baptist Church