Larry Wayne Whitley

Mr. Larry “Mtn. Man” Wayne Whitley, age 67, of Lenoir passed away unexpectedly on Monday July 20, 2026, at UNC Health Blue Ridge Valdese.

Larry was born on February 26, 1959, in McNairy, Tennessee to Virginia Faye Brewer Whitley and the late JL Whitley. Larry was an outstanding man who would gladly give to anyone, even a stranger. He loved building model cars, spending time with his family, and cheering on his grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren at their ball games, always making cherished memories with those he loved. He enjoyed visiting the flea market and spending time at the river. Although he couldn't swim a fact he often laughed about, he still made the most of every trip. He had a special love for hats and treasured his Ford F-100. Above all, he loved Jesus Christ. In the later years of his life, he carried a cross with him as a reminder of his faith and made the Lord the center of his life.

In addition to his father, Larry is proceeded in death by his brothers; Donald Lee Whitley, Danny Ray Whitley and sister; Teresa Darlene Walker.

Those left to cherish the memory of Larry include his Children; Amanda Cole and husband Chris of Port Wenworth GA, Heather Marie Whitley of Johnson City, TN. Mother Virginia Faye Whitley of Lenoir, Grandchildren; Christopher David Wayne Cole and wife Azshianna of GA, Jayli Faye Marie Farris and husband Jesse of Granite Falls and Zoey Cole of Lenoir. Great Grandchildren; Savannah Marie Grace Cole of GA, Jasper Allen Wayne Farris of Granite Falls Jesslynn and Lanei Michelle Farris of Granite Falls.

A funeral service to honor Larry’s life will be held on Saturday July 25, at 4:00 PM inside the Chapel of Mackie Funeral Service with Rev. Ron Burgett officiating. 

The family will receive friends at Mackie Funeral Service one hour prior to the service on Saturday, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM.

Internment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens in Lenoir.

Serving as pallbearers are CJ Cole, Jesse Farris, Brandon Price, Will Price, Tyler Minton and Harley Earp.

An online guestbook and obituary is available at www.mackiefh.com.

Mackie Funeral Service & Cremations of Granite Falls is serving the Whitley family.