Michael Whaley, retired aviator, age 74, died peacefully at home in Okaloosa County, Florida on July 18. Michael was born in Randolph County, Alabama on March 29, 1943.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Teresa; his son David, of Richmond, Virginia; his son Reid and daughter-in-law Kimberly of St. Mary's, Georgia; his granddaughter Catherine, his grandson Hunter; and his mother Cordelia, of Randolph County, Alabama. He is preceded in death by his father Tayloe.
Michael studied at Troy University, where he earned a Bachelor of Applied Science, a Master of Science in Management, and a Master of Science in International Relations.
After 21 years of service in the U.S Air Force, which included combat in Vietnam and an advisory role with the 442nd Fighter Wing, Michael continued his career in aviation publically as a civil servant at Naval Air Station Pensacola for 16 years, and privately at L3 Crestview Aerospace for 8?years. His decorations and honors included the Air Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross, and Kingdom of Denmark Order of the Dannebrog.
Michael was a crack shot and avid sportsman, winning several championships for skeet, and earning numerous citations for landing largemouth bass. His charm, quick wit, and good humor will be missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Teresa; his son David, of Richmond, Virginia; his son Reid and daughter-in-law Kimberly of St. Mary's, Georgia; his granddaughter Catherine, his grandson Hunter; and his mother Cordelia, of Randolph County, Alabama. He is preceded in death by his father Tayloe.
Michael studied at Troy University, where he earned a Bachelor of Applied Science, a Master of Science in Management, and a Master of Science in International Relations.
After 21 years of service in the U.S Air Force, which included combat in Vietnam and an advisory role with the 442nd Fighter Wing, Michael continued his career in aviation publically as a civil servant at Naval Air Station Pensacola for 16 years, and privately at L3 Crestview Aerospace for 8?years. His decorations and honors included the Air Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross, and Kingdom of Denmark Order of the Dannebrog.
Michael was a crack shot and avid sportsman, winning several championships for skeet, and earning numerous citations for landing largemouth bass. His charm, quick wit, and good humor will be missed by all who knew him.
Michael Whaley, retired aviator, age 74, died peacefully at home in Okaloosa County, Florida on July 18. Michael was born in Randolph County, Alabama on March 29, 1943.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Teresa; his son David, of Richmond, Virginia; his son Reid and daughter-in-law Kimberly of St. Mary's, Georgia; his granddaughter Catherine, his grandson Hunter; and his mother Cordelia, of Randolph County, Alabama. He is preceded in death by his father Tayloe.
Michael studied at Troy University, where he earned a Bachelor of Applied Science, a Master of Science in Management, and a Master of Science in International Relations.
After 21 years of service in the U.S Air Force, which included combat in Vietnam and an advisory role with the 442nd Fighter Wing, Michael continued his career in aviation publically as a civil servant at Naval Air Station Pensacola for 16 years, and privately at L3 Crestview Aerospace for 8?years. His decorations and honors included the Air Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross, and Kingdom of Denmark Order of the Dannebrog.
Michael was a crack shot and avid sportsman, winning several championships for skeet, and earning numerous citations for landing largemouth bass. His charm, quick wit, and good humor will be missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Teresa; his son David, of Richmond, Virginia; his son Reid and daughter-in-law Kimberly of St. Mary's, Georgia; his granddaughter Catherine, his grandson Hunter; and his mother Cordelia, of Randolph County, Alabama. He is preceded in death by his father Tayloe.
Michael studied at Troy University, where he earned a Bachelor of Applied Science, a Master of Science in Management, and a Master of Science in International Relations.
After 21 years of service in the U.S Air Force, which included combat in Vietnam and an advisory role with the 442nd Fighter Wing, Michael continued his career in aviation publically as a civil servant at Naval Air Station Pensacola for 16 years, and privately at L3 Crestview Aerospace for 8?years. His decorations and honors included the Air Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross, and Kingdom of Denmark Order of the Dannebrog.
Michael was a crack shot and avid sportsman, winning several championships for skeet, and earning numerous citations for landing largemouth bass. His charm, quick wit, and good humor will be missed by all who knew him.
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