Allen Whitley

Bobby Allen Whitley Jr. Sept. 28, 1954-Nov. 18, 2019 Allen Whitley died at age 64 following a short illness. Allen was a warm and passionate man who loved his family and Jesus Christ above all else. His wife, Lynn, was his high school sweetheart, and their marriage grew even sweeter with time. Together they raised four children, and Allen was always quick to share his kids’ successes with anyone who would listen. In his final years, one of Allen’s greatest joys was becoming Pop Pop to his two grandsons and granddaughter. He was quick to set aside other obligations in favor of spending time with them. During Allen’s childhood in Birmingham, Alabama, the first question every kid had to answer was “Alabama or Auburn?” Allen passed his love of Alabama football down to his children and grandchildren. Children of his era also debated their favorite rock bands: The Beatles, Elvis Presley or The Rolling Stones. Allen was a fan of all of them, and he shared this enthusiasm with younger generations. Allen loved music and was full of rock ‘n’ roll trivia. He was particularly a fan of classic rock but he continued to embrace new music throughout his life, and Allen and Lynn enjoyed attending many concerts together. Allen was born in Birmingham, where he graduated from Huffman High School and attended Jefferson State Junior College. He moved to northeast Florida in 1988 and spent the remainder of his days enjoying the Florida sun. Allen is survived by his wife of 42 years, Lynn, of St. Augustine; daughters, Carla Jean Whitley of Birmingham and Cheryl Joy (Mark) Miner of St. Augustine; son, Chad Whitley of St. Augustine; grandchildren, Mark, Bennett and Molly Miner, all of St. Augustine; mother, Justine Whitley Lockhart (Pete) of Trussville, Alabama; sister, Linda Whitley (Wendell Burdick) of Irondale, Alabama; brothers, Joe and Glenn Whitley, both of Birmingham; and niece Katie Whitley of Irondale; mother-in-law, Rose Vann of Birmingham; and sister-in-law, Laura Vann of Birmingham. He was preceded in death by daughter, Cristin Whitley of New York City; father, Bob Whitley of Trussville; father-in-law, Carl Vann of Birmingham; and other relatives. Allen’s memorial service will take place at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 23 at Good News Church’s World Golf Village campus in St. Augustine. In lieu of flowers, please donate to St. Augustine Youth Services or Good News Church. St Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Allen Whitley

September 28, 1955 - November 18, 2019