Gene Leon Whaley

Gene Leon Whaley, 82, of Chillicothe, passed away on January 2, 2017 at the Vineyards at Concord, Frankfort after a brief illness. He was born on August 6, 1934 in Circleville, Ohio. On October 21, 1955, he married the love of his life, Joan R. Whaley, who preceded him in death on September 15, 2015.

He is survived by his beloved children, Sherry (Rick) Stevens, Mark (Carla) Whaley, and Marvin (Linda) Whaley; grandchildren, Crystal (John) Hughes, Jill (Jamie) Unger, Matthew (Tiffany) McGee, and Joy (Tom) Brown; great-grandchildren, Breanna, Hunter, Addy "The Little One," Hayden, Dankia, Summer, and Autumn; sister, Carolyn Lump, and several nieces, nephews, and many special friends.

He was also predeceased by his parents, Evert and Mary (Albright) Whaley; brother-in-laws, Larry Lump and Dave and Harold Richter; sister-in-laws, Kate and Audrey Richter; and special uncle and aunt, Glenn and Myrtle Albright.

Gene proudly served his country in the US Navy and was stationed on the USS Platte during the Korean War. He was also a 35-year member of the Green Township Fire Department and a member of the American Legion Post 291, Kingston. Gene loved hunting, fishing, being outdoors, and spending time with his family.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 6 at 1:00 p.m. at the HILL FUNERAL HOME, Kingston with Rev. Barry Bennett officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery with military honors. Calling hours will be held at Hill's on Thursday from 4 – 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Gene's name to the Green Township Fire Department (P.O. Box 700, Kingston, OH 45644) or American Legion Post 291 (P.O. Box 111, Kingston, OH 45644) . Condolences can be made on Gene's online guest registry at www. hillfhkingston.com .

American Legion Post 291
P.O. Box 111, Kingston, Ohio 45644,

Green Township Fire Department
P.O. Box 700, Kingston, OH 45644,
Tel: (740) 642 - 3676