William Raymond Whitley, 90, a resident of Williamsburg, died on Friday, October 25, 2019. Mr. Whitley was a former Newport News resident. A graduate of Newport News High School, he was a U.S. Marine veteran and retired Civil Service in 1985 after over 30 years service as Supervisor of Shipbuilding for the Navy. After retirement, he worked for the North Carolina Ferry System. He was an avid fisherman and in his spare time he built several boats.

Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Venita Carter Whitley; one daughter, Patricia Whitley Musgrove (Bob) of Smithfield; one stepson William Austin Campbell, Jr. of Lanexa; one grandson David Scott Whitley, II; and two great-granddaughters. He was preceded in death by a son David Scott Whitley; and two brothers, Jimmy Lee Whitley and Ralph Owen Whitley.

Visitation will be from 11 AM to 12 Noon on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at 12:30 PM at Peninsula Memorial Park.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association.