George Glenn “Perky” Whitlock, age 73, of Shady Spring, WV passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022, at his home.
Born on February 12, 1949, in Beckley, he was the son of the late Raymond Rakes and Elizabeth Mann Rakes.
Perky, as he was known by family and friends was a retired heavy equipment operator, traveling with the company Adams and Robinson for many years. He enjoyed yard sales, fishing and collecting items. Perky loved his family more than anything.
Those survivors left to cherish his memory include son, Glenn (Kim) Whitlock of Holden Beach, NC; daughter Wendy (Dave) Smith of LaPort, TX; son Justin (Amber) Whitlock of Christiansburg, VA; 10 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren; the love of his life Patsy Williamson and her daughter Sabrina and son-in-law Dave who was like his own children; sister Patty Vest of White Oak; brother Larry (Sherri) Whitlock of Shady Spring; sister Sharon Crook of Shady Spring; Sister Rita Farley of Shady Spring; brother Joey Rakes of Shady Spring. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A Celebration of Perky’s Life will be held at the Mountain Valley Missionary Baptist Church, 2822 Odd Road, Odd, WV on Saturday, October 8, 2022, from 1 PM until 4 PM with Pastor Bill Sweeney speaking at 2 PM.
Private online condolences and other expressions of sympathy may be directed to the family via our guestbook at www.roseandquesenberry.net.
Arrangements are by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home Shady Spring Chapel, 729 Flat Top Road, Shady Spring, WV.