Paul Edward Whitley

Paul Edward Whitley, age 81 of Thornton passed away Thursday, October 16, 2025 at St. John’s Place in Fordyce. He was born November 17, 1943 in Thornton, Arkansas. He was a retired pipeline worker and a member of Thornton United Methodist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents Marshall Thomas Whitley and Alma Ruth Harper Whitley; wife, Barbara James Whitley; one brother, Wayne Whitley; one grandson, Jim Moody. He is survived by one son, Chance Whitley of Thornton; two daughters, Joy Moody of Thornton, Faith (Scott) Manes of Thornton; one brother, Larry (Sherry) Whitley of Russellville; one sister, Carolyn Brandon of Thornton; four grandchildren, Josh (Haley) Langley, Krystle Moody, Jewel Manes, Jordan (Penny) Manes; great grandchildren, Whitley James, Bayler Jack and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday at Thornton Cemetery with Elder Paul Cayce officiating. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.