of Little Rock, AR
October 1, 1925 - July 16, 2011
Ed Whelpley, 85, of Little Rock, formerly of Oak Island, North Carolina passed away at Chenal Heights in Little Rock on Saturday, July 16, 2011, where he spent his last few years.
"Big Ed" as he was known to his friends and family loved hunting, fishing, football and golf. He was as a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was married for over 50 years to the love of his life, Marge, who he met at a USO dance while he was an 18 year old in the United States Navy. She preceded him in death in December 2003. Big Ed attended Drexel University where he studied mechanical engineering. He worked as an engineer until his retirement in 1980. He was a faithful member and attended Sacred Heart Church in Southport, North Carolina.
He is survived by a daughter, Carole Clary of Columbia, South Carolina, sons, Jack Whelpley of Seattle, Washington, Bill Whelpley of Little Rock, Arkansas and Joe Whelpley of Cape May, New Jersey; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild.
Services will be held at a later date in Oak Island, North Carolina.
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Jeannie Suther
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Bill and Jane, Carole and Chuck, Jack and Joe - I'm so sorry for your loss. I know now that your Mum AND
Dad are finally together. Big Ed and Marge were one of a kind and I'm glad they became such a big part of our lives - we enjoyed them very much and enjoyed adding you guys to the fold on your trips here to see them... Take care of each other and keep in touch. Much love, Jeannie (and Max)
Libba Motsinger
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
It was a pleasure knowing "Big Ed" I know he has enjoyed spending the past couple of years with his son Bill and Bill's sons, i hope he got to go to many games and see them play. everytime i pass his home here in Oak Island i think about "Big Ed" and his big move to be closer to his family. it was quiet a journey for all. Now he's taken his finaly journy into Gods arms, i'm sure he will be happy there too.