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Richard D. Whaley

Richard W. Whaley, 93, of Huntington, IN, died Sunday, Aug. 24, 2014, at 3 p.m. at his home.

Mr. Whaley served in the United States Navy for 22 years, retiring in 1970 as a chief petty officer. He worked at Majestic Corporation for more than 20 years, retiring in 2001.

He was born Nov. 8, 1920, in Kirklin to James A. and Vania Ryan Whaley. He married Mary E. McAdams on Dec. 22, 1940, in Kirklin. She preceded him in death on Jan. 31, 2014.

Survivors include a son, David Whaley, of Fort Wayne; two daughters, Starlynn Schell, of Huntington, and Cindy (Scot) Shaffer, of Berne; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Calling is Friday, Aug. 29, 2014, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., with a service following at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Gardens of Memory Cemetery, 11201 S. Marion Rd.-35, Marion. Interment will be at Gardens of Memory Cemetery.

Memorial gifts may be made to the Huntington County Humane Shelter in care of Myers Funeral Home, 2901 Guilford St., Huntington, IN 46750.

To sign the online guest registry, visit www.myersfuneralhomes.com.