death of DL Capt. Carl “Jeff” Whatley, age 71

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Apr 6, 2026, 12:19:49 PM (3 days ago) Apr 6

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~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, DL Capt. Carl “Jeff” Whatley

March 3, 1954 ~ February 19, 2026

Carl Jeffery “Jeff” Whatley joined Delta Air Lines 10-09-1987 and was based Atlanta. Jeff is survived by his wife Ute, and by his sons Benjamin and Nathan.

For those who may wish to send a personal note to the family, I see the Whatley address listed in whitepages as

209 Columns Ln, Peachtree City, GA 30269.

To date, no services have been planned.

PCN memorial site https://pcnflightwest.blogspot.com/2026/04/dl-capt-carl-jeff-whatley.html

https://www.mowells.com/obituaries/Carl-Jeffery-Whatley?obId=47933653

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https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/47933653/carl-jeffery-whatley

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.

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