Morton Allen "Sonny" Whatley, 78, of Lubbock was born January 26, 1943 in Lubbock.  He married Kathy Slaton July 30, 1965 in Brownfield.  Prior to a thirty-five year career at Irwin Steel Erectors as an iron worker and crane operator he was a member of The Iron Workers Local Union. Results of his work can be seen throughout the Lubbock area. Sonny cherished his trips with family and friends.

Sonny went to be with the Lord Monday, April 19, 2021.  He is preceded in death by his father: T.A. Whatley & wife Elizabeth, mother: Wilma Koonce, 2 sisters: Pat Phillips & Shirley Hafer, & his brother: Kenneth Becknal.

Those left to cherish his memories are his beloved wife of 55 years: Kathy Whatley, 2 sons: Wade Whatley & wife Julie, and Daren Whatley, grandson: Mason Whatley, 2 granddaughters: Abbey Whatley, & Mikaela Eason, 2 sisters: Barbara Sue Beasley & Paula McWright & husband Gary, numerous cousins, nieces, & nephews, along with all his childhood friends to whom he remained close.

The family will greet friends at 12:00pm Friday, April 23, 2021 at Forrest Heights United Methodist Church at 3007 33 ^rd St. in Lubbock. The service will follow at 1:00pm with Pastor Doug Hensley & James Rodgers officiating.   Interment will be in Resthaven Memorial Park under the care of Wilsons' Funeral Directors of Wolfforth. To send online condolences, go to www.wilsonsfuneraldirectors.com .

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Meals on Wheels, 2304 34 ^th St. Lubbock, TX 79411, Texas Boys Ranch, P.O. Box 5665, Lubbock, TX 79408, or to the Shriners of Lubbock.