George 'Truman' Whaley, 63

SEAFORD - George "Truman" Whaley, passed away in his home on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008. He was 63. He was born in Laurel, a son of the late H. McCready Whaley and Nellie Hastings Whaley. Mr. Whaley had worked at SC Cummings and Sons and CP Oliphant and Sons before becoming disabled. He was an avid motorcycle rider and builder, winning trophies for some of his designs. He had attended St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Laurel and was a former member of the Jaycees. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by brothers, Donald Whaley, James Whaley, and Vern Whaley. He is survived by his daughter and son in law, Lynn and Richard Harris of Seaford; a stepson, David Ryan of Seaford; a brother, Ronald Whaley of Millsboro; a sister, Barbara Ilycuk of Salisbury; a special friend, Bonnie Whaley; George's pride and joy, his grandchildren, Trey Dunn, Rachael Long, and Ruby Harris; and several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home, 700 West St., Laurel, where a visitation will be held for family and friends one hour prior to the memorial service. The Rev. Art Smith will officiate. Burial will be private.