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Quotes from people who knew Dudley Whitley
These are via staff writer Natasha Robinson:
“‘Danny, I want you to strive for perfection in all phases of your athletic life next year. Remember humility is a word that carries much meaning to those that associate with you. Be a strong leader, encourage others and let your playing ability speak for you, not your tongue. Coach Whitley.’
That exemplifies him. That is something that I have tried to remember throughout all my years whether is was playing athletics or my life. That right there is an example that to me I always tried to remember and tried to live by.”
— Danny Talbott, a former player reading what Whitley wrote in his high school yearbook
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“All the teachers, the school board members liked him. His bosses liked him. You don’t have anyone saying anything bad about Dudley. He just had a way about him.”
— Shelton Chesson, former coach in Rocky Mount City Schools
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“The last few years, he and I went on Meals on Wheels, he volunteered at the hospital. He thought so much of other people. It was very evident at the funeral; I think everybody he ever dealt with loved him.”
— Walt Wiggins, coached with Dudley Whitley in the ’60s
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