Melvin R. Whaley

Access RoadMelvin R. Whaley of Covington, passed away July 31, 2012, at the age of 71. Mr. Whaley was a veteran of the United States Army, and served his country during the Vietnam War. He worked for Mobil Chemical for 25 years, before retiring as a supervisor at the age of 54. He enjoyed NASCAR, golf, and wrestling. Mr. Whaley was a loving, devoted father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Dixie (Sutton) Whaley; and his son, Terry McCullers.Survivors include his life companion, Dot Whaley of Covington; children and their spouses, Renita and Kimberly Whaley, Leisa and Ben Allen, all of Loganville, Joan Dollar of Covington, Jean and Gary Wilkerson of Porterdale, Harvey McCullers of Covington; brothers, Fred Whaley, Troy Whaley, both of Chatsworth, GA; grandchildren, Shara McCullers Greer, Heather Henry, Katie Dollar, AJ Allen; 5 great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service for Mr. Whaley will be held Saturday, August 4, 2012, 2:00 PM, at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, with Gary Wilkerson officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home, one hour prior to the service, from 1:00-2:00 PM.