Obituary for Robert C. Whitley Jr.
Robert C. Whitley, Jr., of Solebury Twp., passed away on Monday, June 1, 2020 at his residence. He was 95 years old.
Robert was the husband of the late Josephine Ann Whitley.
Born in Trenton, NJ, he was the son of the late Margaret Ann and Robert C. Whitley, Sr.
Robert was a member of Solebury Trinity Episcopal Church in Solebury.
Robert was a renowned Bucks County artist and craftsman whose medium was fine woodworking. His studio was located in Solebury, PA. Robert has numerous pieces still on permanent display in the Michener Museum in Doylestown, PA as well as other museums and places of interest around the country. One of the popular booklets “Treasures of Our Nation” outlines many of Robert’s contributions to American History.
Robert is survived by his three children, Robert C. Whitley III, Esq., Jacqueline Hover, and Abigail Whitley, as well as his six grandchildren, Robert C. Whitley IV, Justin Whitley, Austin Whitley, Abigail Gable, Allison Whitley, Juila Onesti; and his good friend, William J. Lahr IV.
Robert’s family will receive friends from 3:00 PM until 5:00 pm Thursday, June 11, 2020 at the Shelly Funeral Home, 1460 Easton Road, Warrington. Please follow social distancing guidelines. Masks will be required in the funeral home. Please understand that only small groups will be permitted to enter the building at one time. Visitors will be asked to exit the property as soon as able to allow for others to arrive.
Robert’s graveside service will be private at the convenience of the family at Doylestown Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, it was Robert’s request that memorial contributions be made to the James A. Michener Art Museum, 138 S. Pine St., Doylestown, PA 18901 or online at https://www.michenerartmuseum.org/
Robert was the husband of the late Josephine Ann Whitley.
Born in Trenton, NJ, he was the son of the late Margaret Ann and Robert C. Whitley, Sr.
Robert was a member of Solebury Trinity Episcopal Church in Solebury.
Robert was a renowned Bucks County artist and craftsman whose medium was fine woodworking. His studio was located in Solebury, PA. Robert has numerous pieces still on permanent display in the Michener Museum in Doylestown, PA as well as other museums and places of interest around the country. One of the popular booklets “Treasures of Our Nation” outlines many of Robert’s contributions to American History.
Robert is survived by his three children, Robert C. Whitley III, Esq., Jacqueline Hover, and Abigail Whitley, as well as his six grandchildren, Robert C. Whitley IV, Justin Whitley, Austin Whitley, Abigail Gable, Allison Whitley, Juila Onesti; and his good friend, William J. Lahr IV.
Robert’s family will receive friends from 3:00 PM until 5:00 pm Thursday, June 11, 2020 at the Shelly Funeral Home, 1460 Easton Road, Warrington. Please follow social distancing guidelines. Masks will be required in the funeral home. Please understand that only small groups will be permitted to enter the building at one time. Visitors will be asked to exit the property as soon as able to allow for others to arrive.
Robert’s graveside service will be private at the convenience of the family at Doylestown Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, it was Robert’s request that memorial contributions be made to the James A. Michener Art Museum, 138 S. Pine St., Doylestown, PA 18901 or online at https://www.michenerartmuseum.org/