Larry Dennis Whitely 78, of Olaton, KY, passed away peacefully at his home on February 12th, 2025 surrounded by his family. Born on December 25th, 1946 in Olaton. He was married to the love of his life, Patricia Faye Whitely, for 57 years before his passing.
Larry was a proud Navy Veteran, serving as a Seabee for 2, 9 month tours in Vietnam from 1967 to 1971. He was a godly man and served as a deacon at Olaton Baptist Church for 37 years.
Larry was proceeded in death by his parents Dallice & Emmett Whitely, Son Larry Steven Whitely, Sisters; Wilma(Drexel) Cummings, Laverne(Sonny) Wilson, Mary(Pill) Ford, Eva(Lewis)Farris, Anna(WH) Keith, Brother: Clifford Whitely; great grandson:Ezra Jones.
He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Patricia Faye Whitely. daughter: Angie(Bob) Vance, son: Shawn Whitely, daughter-in-law:Dana(Terry) Baggarly. Grandchildren: Brent(Gwen) Vance, Lukas(Lainey) Whitely, Logan(Shelby) Whitely, Adam Vance, Rhett(Morgan) Baggarly, Logan Baggarly. Great-grandchildren Evie & Bear Vance, Lane & Larson Whitely, Hudson & Hadlee Baggarly, Addi Jones & Izzy Thompson. One Sister Brenda(Butch) Ford.
Services will be 1:00PM Monday, February 17, 2025 at Bevil Bros. Funeral Home in Beaver Dam, Kentucky with Bro. Nathan Bunch and Bro. Butch Ford officiating. Burial will be in McGrady Creek Cemetery in Olaton, Kentucky. Visitation will be from 4:30-8PM Sunday, and 9AM until funeral time on Monday at the funeral home. Military rites will be performed by the Ohio County Honor Guard. Online condolences may be sent to bevilbrosfuneralhomes.com