Long-time Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce member and owner of Travelers Motel, 5916 Richmond Highway, peacefully passed on Jan. 2, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He was a successful business man, Navy veteran, and member of many organizations including, 32 Degree Freemason, Kiwanis Club International, and Belle Haven Country Club.

He leaves Lucille, his wife of 59 years; two children; daughter Christine and son Paul (Tina); two grandchildren, Craig and Bryan; and three great-grandchildren, Austin, Taylor, and Brendan; brother John Blunt (Janet) and sister Delores Rogers.

A visitation was held on Friday, Jan. 8, 2016 at Everly Wheatley Funeral Home, 1500 W. Braddock Rd., Alexandria. Service was held Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016 at Mt. Comfort Cemetery, 6600 S. Kings Hwy., Alexandria. Online tributes may be made at

www.everlywheatley.com.