James Ira Whiteley, age 76, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024 in Temple, Texas. A memorial service will be at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, April 25th, 2024 at Cole Funeral Home in McGregor, Texas with Reverend Mickey Fugitt officiating and Masonic Lodge 797.

James was born July 22, 1947 to Ira Dell and Rena Lafawn (Lewallen) Whiteley in Temple, Texas. He was a longtime resident of Eddy, Texas. James worked 20 years as a telecommunication. He was a member of Eddy Lodge 797 and a 32nd degree Master Mason.

He is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Anthony Whiteley

Survivors include his son, Jonathyn Colby Whiteley of Cleves, Ohio; brother, Phil Whitely and wife, Anna of Arlington, Texas, sister, Pamela Wallace and husband, Stanley of Eddy, Texas,