William Clayton “Whitey” Flannery, 89, of Portsmouth, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020, at his home. He was born March 10, 1931, in Morehead, KY, a son of the late James Melvin Flannery and Rosa Ellen Debord McGraw.
Whitey was retired from the stores department at the former Goodyear Atomic Corporation after 38 years of service. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War and a huge Portsmouth Trojan fan.
He was preceded in death October 25, 2011 by his wife of 56 years, Wilma Lyvonne Blanton Flannery. The couple were married December 17, 1954 at First Presbyterian Church in Portsmouth.
Surviving are children, Beverly Gail (Roger) Bittinger and Eric (Tammy) Flannery; two siblings, Samuel (Karen) McGraw and Shirley Anne Griffith; six grandchildren ; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.
He was also preceded in death by a son, David Anthony Flannery; and four brothers, James, Harry, Donald and Ronald Flannery.
Arrangements are pending.
