SEDLEY—David Michael Whitley, 59, a longtime Southampton County farmer, died Oct. 6, 2007.

Mr. Whitley was born in Suffolk, was the owner and operator of D & M Farms, and was a member of Hunterdale United Church of Christ.

He was a Navy veteran and served two tours in Viet Nam with the Seebees.

Survivors Include his wife of 36 years, Betty Mosley Whitley; his mother, Christine Williams “Nana” Whitley of Sedley; three sons, Carlton Michael Whitley and wife Sharon, Mark Alexander Whitley and wife Jennifer, Brian Franklin Whitley and wife Crystal, all of Sedley; two sisters, Linda W. Carter and husband Rob of Franklin, June W. Davenport and husband, Jobie, of Windsor, N.C.; four beautiful grandchildren, Austin David Whitley, Jack Alexander Whitley, Alexander Carlton Whitley, Chloe Belle Whitley; his extended family, David and Phyllis Bradshaw and Frankie and Linda Newsome, all of Sedley; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. Michael was predeceased by his father David Franklin “Papa” Whitley.

A funeral was conducted Monday at Wright Funeral Home with the Rev. Armand Jalbert officiating. Burial followed in Rosemont Cemetery.

The family suggests memorials be made to Sedley Volunteer Fire Department, 18080 Johnsons Mill Road, Sedley, Va. 23878 or Courtland Volunteer Fire Department, 23067 Main Street, Courtland, Va. 23837.