Ronnie Ray Whatley, age 50, of Perdido, AL passed away on November 10, 2022 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, FL. Mr. Whatley was born on June 27, 1972 in Frisco City, AL to Donnie Ray, Sr. and Kathy Rew Whatley.  For the past seven years, Mr. Whatley has called Perdido, AL home.  He spent his life working shutdowns for many companies, but mechanics was his passion.  He loved spending his time with family, playing with his grandchildren and doing what he loved, being a mechanic.

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

Mr. Whatley left behind the love of his life of 15 years, Connie Whatley of Perdido, AL; five daughters: Raelyne Whatley Williams (JR) of Excel, AL, Summer Stokes Williams (Ladd) of Excel, AL, Kasey Atkins (Kyle), Kelli Boatwright (Eliseo) and Kimberly Boatwright all of Atmore, AL; two sons: Robert Whatley and Scott (Kimberly) Stokes both of Excel, AL; thirteen 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, Gabe Williams; a very special nephew, Dustin Whatley; extra son, Hunter Leino and two special friends and neighbors, Nathan and Miranda Stump along with two bonus grandkids, Adalynne and Ayden Mayhan.

Memorial service will be held Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at 5 PM at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Sis. Kathy Stophel officiating.

Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.