John "Brandon" Whitley

John Brandon Whitley of Potosi, Missouri, was born on August 24, 1982, in St. Louis, a son to John Lee Whitley and Barbara (White) Whitley. Brandon passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, having reached the age of thirty-nine years, eleven months, and twenty-four days.

Those who remain to cherish his memory include his parents, John and Barb Whitley; wife, Chelcie Whitley; children, BrayLie Whitley, BrayCie Whitley, BrayZlie Whitley; siblings, Sonya White (Donnie), Michelle Whitley, Colleen Edgar (husband, Jason), Colin Whitley (wife, Tina); special friends, Paul, Jimmy and Stevie. Brandon is also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and extended family.

Brandon was preceded in death by grandparents, John & Edith Whitley, Luther & Geneva White; and nephew, Colin Keith Whitley.

It's very difficult to sum up the life of a man that was so many things, and that touched so many lives. Brandon was a loving son, father, uncle, great uncle, and great friend to all of us. He was the master of many trades from climbing trees to a self-taught mechanical expert. His family could count on him to be there in a moment's notice, and there wasn't a problem that he couldn't figure out, or how to fix it.

He had a passion for the outdoors, he loved fishing and hunting, but his true devout love was spending time with his girls and family. He touched all our hearts—either by teaching us various life skills, giving us a few points on how to bag that big buck, or teaching the nieces and nephews how to be ornery. We all loved him unconditionally and he will be forever in our hearts and deeply missed.

Visitation for Brandon was Friday, August 19th from 5 to 8 p.m. at DeClue Funeral Home, Potosi. Visitation continued Saturday, August 20th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

A funeral service was held on Saturday, August 20th at 1 p.m. at the DeClue Memorial Chapel, officiated by Pastor Paul Tindall. Interment followed at Whitley Family Cemetery in Potosi.

DeClue Funeral Home was honored to have served the family of Mr. Brandon Whitley.