Eric Whatley Obituary
In loving memory of Eric Whatley of Pascagoula, Mississippi, who departed this world on May 30, 2024 at the age of 55. Eric leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Eric Whatley to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his grandparents, Lewis Whatley and Elizabeth Whatley; his son Derrick Mayes; his godparents, Joe Alton Clay and Richie Mae Clay; his uncles, Gary Whatley and Cecil Whatley; and his cousin Keysucien Robinson.
He is survived by: his mother Cheryl Whatley Peay; his daughters, Shant'a Mayes and Davonte Mayes (Elizabeth Mayes); his grandchildren, Derrick Mayes, Jr., Madison Mayes, Skylar Mayes and Ayden Mayes; his father Newkirk Hill; his siblings, Lashonda Peay, Latecia Peay, Kedric Peay, Dykeya Stanton-Richard, Dallas Packer, Tynikia Whatley-Killings, Leonard Whatley, Jr. (Etta Whatley), Frederick Letman and Michael Smith; his aunts and uncles, Willie Whatley, Shirley Watson (Willie), Mary Johnson (Bill), Dianne McCann (Cedric), Delma Lewis (Huddie) and Ollie Hinton; and his friend Breland Plainer (Ben Moore). He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.