William Stephen Whatley

Cedar Hill
William Stephen Whatley
January 28, 1951 - July 24, 2016

William Stephen "Steve" Whatley, 65, of Cedar Hill, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2016. Steve was the beloved son of William Frazier and Wanda Whatley. Steve grew up in Lake Arthur, N.M. and spent the last 34 years raising his family in the Four Corners area. Steve served in the U.S. Navy as an Aviation Avionics Technician and then worked as an Automation Technician, Senior, for Williams and WPX for many years. Steve loved being a father and showed his children incredible love and support at every turn. He enjoyed listening to and playing music, fishing, camping, spending time with family, riding horses and bulls, and all things country. Steve was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his mother; his sister, Katie Lard and husband Ronald Lard; his sister, Mary Rohr; his three children, Stephanie Parra, Jacob Whatley, and Joshua Whatley; his special friend; and wife of 21 years, Anna Whatley; two grandchildren; many special nieces and nephews; and his three dog babies, Rusty, Sheila, and Pepper. A celebration of life will be at 5 p.m. Thursday, July 28, at 1612 E. 27th St. in Farmington. William's care is entrusted to Alternative Choice Funeral and Cremation, 804 N. Dustin Ave. in Farmington, 505-325-9611.