Donald Kelly Whitley, 61, of Mt. Washington, KY, formerly of Campbellsville, the son of the late Donald C. and Gwendolyn Yvonne (Kelly) Whitley, was born May 26, 1964 in Campbellsville and departed this life on Sunday, August 24, 2025 at his home. 

He attended the Grace Heartland Church in Elizabethtown and was a substance abuse counselor. Donnie, as most people called him, had a love of movies and a passion for music, and spent his life helping people.All in all, he was just a great friend to have. His greatest accomplishment, however, was being a father to his son, Landon.

SURVIVORS:

1 son: Landon Pawley Whitley of Elizabethtown

1 brother: Marcus Whitley & wife Stacey of Leitchfield

His nieces & nephews: Sydne Whitley of Edmonton, Ian Hinson of Leitchfield, and Ethan Hinson & wife Nicole

Great-nieces & nephew: Ahliana, Aubrey, and Keaston Hinson

A host of other relatives & friends

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FUNERAL SERVICE: Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 11:00amET at L.R. Petty Funeral Home

VISITATION: Friday, August 29, 2025 from 5:00pm-8:00pmET and Saturday after 8:00amET at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Foundation, which can be made in person or by calling the funeral home.

L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.