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David Aiken Wheatly Sr.

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David Aiken Wheatly Sr.

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8 Jan 2021 (aged 72)
Merrimon, Carteret County, North Carolina, USA
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Beaufort, Carteret County, North Carolina, USA Add to Map
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David Aiken Wheatly, Sr. passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of January 8, 2021, at the age of 72. He was at his home in the Merrimon Community north of Beaufort, N.C.

A graveside service took place at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Cemetery at 10 a.m. Monday, January 11, 2021. Due to Covid-19, masks and social distancing were required. The family asked those attending to please follow COVID protocol and respect the rights of others.

David was the second of four sons of Claud Roberson Wheatly and Alice Wheatly. He and his brothers grew up in Beaufort and attended St. Paul's Episcopal Church. He attended the old Beaufort School. At East Carteret High School, he played and excelled in every sport offered. He was a member of the first class to graduate from East Carteret High School, which was in 1966. David attended The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina and was a member of Alpha Company of the First Battalion. There he also played sports and he graduated in 1970 with a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science. David was in the U.S. Army and served his country in Vietnam as a Captain in the Heavy Boat Company. David spent his life working in Carteret County. He was president of Wheatly Oil Company, was owner and operator of several convenience stores, and was a contractor, and constructed condominiums. David loved living on his farm in Merrimon, fishing and hunting, tending livestock and telling tales with friends. David was known as a hardworking man and a loyal friend. Some considered him to have a rough exterior but those who really knew him felt his huge heart and loving and giving spirit, especially when it came to children and older people in need.

Stories are and will continue to be told about "Big Dave" and his many adventures. During his life, he hunted all across the country and in Canada, tried out for a professional football team, competed in professional fights, had a live snake collection, competed in weight-lifting events, captained the famous houseboat "The Robert E. Lee," and cooked more pots of stewed ducks, conchs, collards and "lima peas" then could ever be counted. David loved life.

David loved his family and was proud of his three children, and very happy they settled in Carteret County. He also loved his country and his God. He served as a Beaufort Town Commissioner and as a Carteret County Commissioner.

David is survived by his wife Tabbie Nance; his daughters, Virginia Cuthrell and husband Bobby and Molly Marsh and husband MJ; his son, David "Bubba" Wheatly Jr. and wife Laken; six grandchildren: Gage Wheatly, Adler Wheatly, Catherine Cuthrell, Rob Cuthrell, Mick Marsh and Wheatly Marsh; his brothers, Claud "Rob" Wheatly and wife Joyce and Ed "Eddie Bo" Wheatly and wife Sandra; his children's mother, Sylvia Wheatly; his devoted dogs Henry and Rose; and his favorite horse Delilah. David's constant companion of 14 years, Belle, passed away 12 hours before him.

David was predeceased by his father and mother, Claud and Alice Wheatly, and his brother, Jule Wheatly, a 1972 graduate of The Citadel.

The family wishes to express their thanks for the compassionate care provided to him in his final months by Kelsey, Patricia, the staff at Carteret Health Care and the staff of 3HC.

The family requests no flowers and instead suggests those wishing to remember David to do so by making a donation to the Carteret County Public School Foundation, 107 Safrit Drive, Beaufort, NC 28516, designated for the David Wheatly Scholarship to help East Carteret High School students interested in pursuing vocational certifications and entering the workforce in Carteret County. Arrangements by Noe-Brooks Funeral Home, Morehead City, NC.

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David Aiken Wheatly, Sr., of Beaufort, N.C., a well-known local business owner and former Beaufort and Carteret County commissioner, died at his home in Merrimon January 8, 2021 at the age of 72. A graveside service, with coronavirus safety measures in place, is set for at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Mr. Wheatly grew up and spent most of his life in Beaufort, graduating from the first class of East Carteret High School in 1966. He attended The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, and served with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War as a captain in the Heavy Boat Company. After his service, Mr. Wheatly spent the rest of his life working in Carteret County, owning various businesses over the years. He lived on a farm in Merrimon with his wife, Carteret County Schools Communication Director Tabbie Nance, where the couple raised livestock. Mr. Wheatly served on the County Board of Commissioners from 2000-04. He’s also the brother of current board Chairperson Eddie Bo Wheatly, as well as county attorney Rob Wheatly. “On behalf of the Carteret County Board of Commissioners, we extend our deepest sympathy and condolences upon the recent death of Mr. David A. Wheatly. For many years, Mr. Wheatly was an active and involved citizen in support of Carteret County, and served as a Commissioner from 2000 – 2004,” Board of Commissioners Vice Chairperson Mark Mansfield said in an emailed statement to the News-Times. “His brother, Claud Wheatly, has served as the County’s attorney for many years, and another brother, Eddie Bo Wheatly, currently serves as our Chairman,” Mr. Mansfield continued. “Our thoughts and prayers are with them both along with other members of his family.” In addition to serving the county at large, Mr. Wheatly also served on the Beaufort Board of Commissioners. “We are saddened to hear about the passing of David Wheatly,” Beaufort Mayor Rett Newtown said Friday. “We are grateful for his public service, and it is crystal clear that he loved Beaufort and Carteret County, and was committed to ensuring the health and prosperity of our communities.” Mr. is survived by his wife, Tabbie Nance; daughters, Virginia Cuthrell and husband Bobby and Molly Marsh and husband MJ; son, David “Bubba” Wheatly, Jr. and wife Laken; six grandchildren; brothers, Claud “Rob” Wheatly and wife Joyce and Ed "Eddie Bo" Wheatly and wife Sandra; and his children's mother, Sylvia Wheatly. Mr. Wheatly was preceded in death by his father and mother, Claud and Alice Wheatly; and his brother, Jule Wheatly.

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While a cadet at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, Mr. Wheatly was a member of Alpha Company of the First Battalion. He held cadet rank of Private, Sergeant, and Private. He was graduated in May 1970 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science . He was an Army contract cadet and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the U. S. Army in May 1970. He attended The Citadel from his home town of Beaufort, N.C. He was a member of several school organizations including the AUSA (Association of the United States Army), the Judo Club, the Sport Parachute Club, Political Science Club, and the Rod & Gun Club. He was a Bond Volunteer. He also participated in varsity basketball and was a member of the sailing team. He was a member of the Senior class Board of Directors.

(Source: The 1970 Citadel SPHINX (yearbook), q.v. “David Aiken Wheatly,” page 139 and the Citadel Alumni Association (CAA) online directory accessed January 13, 2021.)
David Aiken Wheatly, Sr. passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of January 8, 2021, at the age of 72. He was at his home in the Merrimon Community north of Beaufort, N.C.

A graveside service took place at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Cemetery at 10 a.m. Monday, January 11, 2021. Due to Covid-19, masks and social distancing were required. The family asked those attending to please follow COVID protocol and respect the rights of others.

David was the second of four sons of Claud Roberson Wheatly and Alice Wheatly. He and his brothers grew up in Beaufort and attended St. Paul's Episcopal Church. He attended the old Beaufort School. At East Carteret High School, he played and excelled in every sport offered. He was a member of the first class to graduate from East Carteret High School, which was in 1966. David attended The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina and was a member of Alpha Company of the First Battalion. There he also played sports and he graduated in 1970 with a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science. David was in the U.S. Army and served his country in Vietnam as a Captain in the Heavy Boat Company. David spent his life working in Carteret County. He was president of Wheatly Oil Company, was owner and operator of several convenience stores, and was a contractor, and constructed condominiums. David loved living on his farm in Merrimon, fishing and hunting, tending livestock and telling tales with friends. David was known as a hardworking man and a loyal friend. Some considered him to have a rough exterior but those who really knew him felt his huge heart and loving and giving spirit, especially when it came to children and older people in need.

Stories are and will continue to be told about "Big Dave" and his many adventures. During his life, he hunted all across the country and in Canada, tried out for a professional football team, competed in professional fights, had a live snake collection, competed in weight-lifting events, captained the famous houseboat "The Robert E. Lee," and cooked more pots of stewed ducks, conchs, collards and "lima peas" then could ever be counted. David loved life.

David loved his family and was proud of his three children, and very happy they settled in Carteret County. He also loved his country and his God. He served as a Beaufort Town Commissioner and as a Carteret County Commissioner.

David is survived by his wife Tabbie Nance; his daughters, Virginia Cuthrell and husband Bobby and Molly Marsh and husband MJ; his son, David "Bubba" Wheatly Jr. and wife Laken; six grandchildren: Gage Wheatly, Adler Wheatly, Catherine Cuthrell, Rob Cuthrell, Mick Marsh and Wheatly Marsh; his brothers, Claud "Rob" Wheatly and wife Joyce and Ed "Eddie Bo" Wheatly and wife Sandra; his children's mother, Sylvia Wheatly; his devoted dogs Henry and Rose; and his favorite horse Delilah. David's constant companion of 14 years, Belle, passed away 12 hours before him.

David was predeceased by his father and mother, Claud and Alice Wheatly, and his brother, Jule Wheatly, a 1972 graduate of The Citadel.

The family wishes to express their thanks for the compassionate care provided to him in his final months by Kelsey, Patricia, the staff at Carteret Health Care and the staff of 3HC.

The family requests no flowers and instead suggests those wishing to remember David to do so by making a donation to the Carteret County Public School Foundation, 107 Safrit Drive, Beaufort, NC 28516, designated for the David Wheatly Scholarship to help East Carteret High School students interested in pursuing vocational certifications and entering the workforce in Carteret County. Arrangements by Noe-Brooks Funeral Home, Morehead City, NC.

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David Aiken Wheatly, Sr., of Beaufort, N.C., a well-known local business owner and former Beaufort and Carteret County commissioner, died at his home in Merrimon January 8, 2021 at the age of 72. A graveside service, with coronavirus safety measures in place, is set for at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Mr. Wheatly grew up and spent most of his life in Beaufort, graduating from the first class of East Carteret High School in 1966. He attended The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, and served with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War as a captain in the Heavy Boat Company. After his service, Mr. Wheatly spent the rest of his life working in Carteret County, owning various businesses over the years. He lived on a farm in Merrimon with his wife, Carteret County Schools Communication Director Tabbie Nance, where the couple raised livestock. Mr. Wheatly served on the County Board of Commissioners from 2000-04. He’s also the brother of current board Chairperson Eddie Bo Wheatly, as well as county attorney Rob Wheatly. “On behalf of the Carteret County Board of Commissioners, we extend our deepest sympathy and condolences upon the recent death of Mr. David A. Wheatly. For many years, Mr. Wheatly was an active and involved citizen in support of Carteret County, and served as a Commissioner from 2000 – 2004,” Board of Commissioners Vice Chairperson Mark Mansfield said in an emailed statement to the News-Times. “His brother, Claud Wheatly, has served as the County’s attorney for many years, and another brother, Eddie Bo Wheatly, currently serves as our Chairman,” Mr. Mansfield continued. “Our thoughts and prayers are with them both along with other members of his family.” In addition to serving the county at large, Mr. Wheatly also served on the Beaufort Board of Commissioners. “We are saddened to hear about the passing of David Wheatly,” Beaufort Mayor Rett Newtown said Friday. “We are grateful for his public service, and it is crystal clear that he loved Beaufort and Carteret County, and was committed to ensuring the health and prosperity of our communities.” Mr. is survived by his wife, Tabbie Nance; daughters, Virginia Cuthrell and husband Bobby and Molly Marsh and husband MJ; son, David “Bubba” Wheatly, Jr. and wife Laken; six grandchildren; brothers, Claud “Rob” Wheatly and wife Joyce and Ed "Eddie Bo" Wheatly and wife Sandra; and his children's mother, Sylvia Wheatly. Mr. Wheatly was preceded in death by his father and mother, Claud and Alice Wheatly; and his brother, Jule Wheatly.

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While a cadet at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, Mr. Wheatly was a member of Alpha Company of the First Battalion. He held cadet rank of Private, Sergeant, and Private. He was graduated in May 1970 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science . He was an Army contract cadet and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the U. S. Army in May 1970. He attended The Citadel from his home town of Beaufort, N.C. He was a member of several school organizations including the AUSA (Association of the United States Army), the Judo Club, the Sport Parachute Club, Political Science Club, and the Rod & Gun Club. He was a Bond Volunteer. He also participated in varsity basketball and was a member of the sailing team. He was a member of the Senior class Board of Directors.

(Source: The 1970 Citadel SPHINX (yearbook), q.v. “David Aiken Wheatly,” page 139 and the Citadel Alumni Association (CAA) online directory accessed January 13, 2021.)


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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/220935175/david_aiken-wheatly: accessed ), memorial page for David Aiken Wheatly Sr. (26 May 1948–8 Jan 2021), Find a Grave Memorial ID 220935175, citing Saint Pauls Episcopal Church Cemetery, Beaufort, Carteret County, North Carolina, USA; Burial Details Unknown; Maintained by Richard Hodges (contributor 47202450).