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Ronnie Ray Whatley, 49, of Perdido, passed away on Nov. 10, 2022 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, Fla.

Mr. Whatley is preceded in death by his parents, Donnie Ray Sr. and Kathy Whatley of Excel; his grandparents, Thomas “Chicken” and JoAnne Rew of Grove Hill, and William Whatley and Louise King of Frisco City; and his brother, Donnie Ray Whatley of Excel.

Mr. Whatley left behind the love of his life of 15 years, Connie Whatley of Perdido; five daughters, Raelyne Whatley Williams (JR) of Excel, Summer Stokes Williams (Ladd) of Excel, Kasey Atkins (Kyle), Kelli Boatwright (Eliseo) and Kimberly Boatwright, all of Atmore; two sons, Robert Whatley and Scott (Kimberly) Stokes both of Excel; 13 grandchildren, Koria Whatley, Lauren Cooper, Kannon Atkins, Isaiah Boatwright, Gabby Boatwright, Ian Choncoa, Zayne Hayden, McKynlie Hayden, Kennedi Stokes, Mason Watson, Hunter Williams, Haven Williams and Gabe Williams; a very special nephew, Dustin Whatley; extra son, Hunter Leino; two special friends and neighbors, Nathan and Miranda Stump; along with two bonus grandkids, Adalynne and Ayden Mayhan.

Memorial service will be held at a later date.

Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.