Daniel "Danny" Stephan Whitley

Daniel "Danny" S. Whitley II, 25, of Wayne Lakes, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 17, 2013. Danny was born on February 24, 1988 in Dayton, Ohio to Daniel S. Whitley and Sherry (Wetzel) Reynolds. Danny loved to read, watch science fiction shows and movies. He enjoyed camping and hanging out with friends. He had also recently found a passion for welding and was pursuing a career in this field. Danny had a special place in his heart for children. Danny is preceded in death by a brother, Seanathan Clark; paternal grandparents, Richard and Joan Whitley; and an uncle, Richard Wetzel. In addition to his parents, Danny is survived by maternal grandparents, Linda and Robert Weaver of Greenville and Don Wetzel of Mississippi; two brothers, Austin and Jayden of Palestine, Ohio; an uncle, Chris Whitley and many nieces, nephews, and friends. A Celebration of Life service will be held on December 26, 2013 at 4:00 PM at Ft. Jefferson Methodist Church with Rev. John McRoberts officiating. Friends and family may visit prior to the service from 2-4 PM. Burial will immediately follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions be given to Braund Pope Funeral Home to help with funeral arrangements. Services entrusted to Braund Pope Funeral Home in New Madison. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.braundpope.com.