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Carl Jeffery Whatley
Peachtree City, Georgia
March 3, 1954 - February 19, 2026
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Carl Jeffery Whatley Obituary
Carl Jeffery Whatley was born March 3, 1954, and died February 19, 2026, at the age of 71.
Whatley was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and raised in Albany, Georgia by his parents, Marvin Whatley, a WWII Navy veteran, and Eloise Whatley.
Jeff graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in 1976 and served as an Air Force pilot until his honorable discharge in 1989. In 1989, he joined Delta Air Lines as a pilot and flew for the company until retiring in 2018.
He was married to his wife, Ute, for 50 years. The couple lived at multiple Air Force bases before settling in Peachtree City, where they raised their two sons, Benjamin and Nathan. Jeff was also active in the lives of his sister, Pamela, and her two children, Allie and Caleb.
He spent much of his free time outdoors, including hunting, fishing, camping, and hiking, and participated in Boy Scout activities with his sons while they were growing up. He later purchased a cabin in the woods, where he spent time with family and friends.
He is remembered by family and friends as dependable and willing to help others.
No services are scheduled at this time.
We welcome you to provide your condolences, thoughts, and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Mowell Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Peachtree City, www.mowells.com
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Carl Jeffery Whatley was born March 3, 1954, and died February 19, 2026, at the age of 71.
Whatley was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and raised in Albany, Georgia by his parents, Marvin Whatley, a WWII Navy veteran, and Eloise Whatley.
Jeff graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in 1976 and served as an Air Force pilot until his honorable discharge in 1989. In 1989, he joined Delta Air Lines as a pilot and flew for the company until retiring in 2018.
He was married to his wife, Ute, for 50 years. The couple lived at multiple Air Force bases before settling in Peachtree City, where they raised their two sons, Benjamin and Nathan. Jeff was also active in the lives of his sister, Pamela, and her two children, Allie and Caleb.
He spent much of his free time outdoors, including hunting, fishing, camping, and hiking, and participated in Boy Scout activities with his sons while they were growing up. He later purchased a cabin in the woods, where he spent time with family and friends.
He is remembered by family and friends as dependable and willing to help others.
No services are scheduled at this time.
We welcome you to provide your condolences, thoughts, and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Mowell Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Peachtree City, www.mowells.com
To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Carl, please visit our Tree Store.
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