After being honorably discharged, he was employed as a mechanic or truck driver at various business for most of his working career. He also owned his own trash business. He was a member of the Pleasanton Assembly of God and had served as a deacon. He was Mayor of the City of Pleasanton for two plus terms. He was preceded in death by his parents and a granddaughter, Tiera. Eldred is survived by his wife, Carol, two sons, Jeff Whitley and wife Cindy, and Jerry Whitley and wife Mary, a daughter Julie Eichenberger and husband Ed, a brother, Howard Whitley, five grandchildren: Joe, Shelby, Johnathon, Daniel and Justin, and four great grandchildren: Destinee, Natalee, Haiden and Catalina.
Funeral service will be held 2 pm Friday, August 10, 2018 at the Pleasanton Assembly of God Church. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery.
Funeral service will be held 2 pm Friday, August 10, 2018 at the Pleasanton Assembly of God Church. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 pm Thursday, August 9 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel.
The family suggests contributions to the University of Kansas Heart Institute. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.