Tony K. Whitley was born January 5, 1961 in Savannah, Tennessee the son of Vanilla Hill and Matthew (Bo) Whitley. He was united in marriage to Cherie McMahan. Mr. Whitley was an electrician, and was a member of the Bethel Springs First Baptist Church. Mr. Whitley departed this life on June 17, 2006 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 45 Years, 5 Months, 12 Days. He is survived by his wife, Cherie McMahan Whitley of Selmer, Tennessee; three daughters: Laurn Alexis Whitley and Bailey Addison Whitley, both of Selmer, Tennessee and Lindsey Whitley Davis and husband Jerry of Savannah, Tennessee; his mother, Vanilla Hill of Selmer, Tennessee; his father, Matthew (Bo) Whitley of Selmer, Tennessee; two grandchildren: Tristin Turner and Tanner Davis, both of Savannah, Tennessee; two sisters: Sherra W. Cagle of Germantown, Tennessee and Roxie A. Holt of Selmer, Tennessee; a brother, Arlus R. Burney of Selmer, Tennessee; and two half-brothers: Morris Whitley and Chris Whitley, both of Selmer, Tennessee.