John Marvin Whaley, Sr., age 74, of Davenport, FL passed away into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at Advent Health Celebration Hospital in Celebration, FL. He was born May 29, 1945 in Salem, OH to the late Marvin Lee Whaley and Willie Mae (Edward) Whaley.

Shortly after graduating from Newton Falls High School in 1964, John met and married Alice Marie Conley of Paris Township. Alice and John shared 55 years of life and love together.

Strong as an ox and hard working, John would make quick work of seemingly impossible jobs. His never quit attitude and determination drove him throughout his fifty years in the construction industry as an electrician. After working 23 years in the mills and factories of Trumbull County as an I.B.E.W. Local 573 member, John and Alice moved to Davenport Florida where he would compile another twenty seven years as a Walt Disney World journeyman electrician.

Volunteering his time and efforts, John could always be counted on to help out in his community. Whether it was a small thing like running the clock or working the chain gang of youth and JV football games, to large projects such as cleaning up the river and falls, or building playgrounds and pavilions, with the Newton Falls Jaycees, John was a lifetime member of the United Methodist Church and the Newton Falls Masonic lodge, serving many years as the guardian of the Job's Daughters.

John got his greatest joy from coaching, mentoring, and teaching youths. After helping to start the 8-9 year old "pee-wee" baseball league in 1976, John would go on to coach little league baseball, softball and volleyball. He was also a Boy Scout Troop Leader. "Who wants to play" John would always say to the delight of his 28 nieces and nephews, their children and anyone else who was near.

Memories of John will be carried on by his loving family; his wife Alice; his 2 sons Jim & (Fran) Whaley of Davenport, FL, John & (Cheryl) Whaley Jr. of Middletown, OH; his 5 sisters Marilyn Moore of Newton Falls, OH, Nancy Moser of Greenville, PA, Carol Guerrero, Charlotte Perry, Phyllis Sprankle all of Newton Falls, OH; his 1 brother Marshall Whaley of Casper, WY; his 1 step-brother Jon & (Maria) of Erie, PA; his 6 grandchildren John & (Rachael) Marvin Whaley III of Miamisburg, OH, Ryan & (Dustin) Whaley of Middletown, OH, Destinee Whaley of Franklin, OH, Stefanie & (David) Prester of Davenport, FL, AJ Whaley of Oviedo, FL; & Katy Whaley of Davenport, FL; and his 3 great-grandchildren John M. Whaley IV of Miamisburg, FL, Brayden Prester and Blake Prester both of Davenport, FL.

John is preceded in death by his parents.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at the Newton Falls United Methodist Church from 6:00 to 8:00pm. The Newton Falls Masonic Lodge will do Masonic services for John at 5:30pm at the church. Funeral Services will be at the church on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at 11:00am with Pastor DeWayne Smith officiating. John will be laid to rest in Newton Falls Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home 8 East Broad Street Newton Falls, OH 44444 (330) 872-5440. Family and friends may view John's obituary online or to send condolences, please visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com.

Wednesday, December 18, 2019 11:00 AM

Newton Falls United Methodist Church 336 Ridge Rd. Newton Falls, OH 44444