Hall of Fame
William LeGrand Whitley, a native of Hertford County, was a patron and supporter of Chowan University for many years. He played a huge role in the Murfreesboro Exchange Club which promoted the school and helped at many of the schools events.
Whitley was retired from the United States Postal Service serving 25 years as Post Master in Murfreesboro and 10 years as Postal Sectional Manager in Greensboro. Also, he served in the United States Army during World War II achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant. His memberships included Murfreesboro Baptist Church as a lifelong member, a 60 year charter member of the Murfreesboro Exchange Club, and member of the Murfreesboro Historical Association.
William Whitley passed away on November 9, 2011. He had resided in Murfreesboro and was married to the late Marietta Kenney Whitley. They had one daughter, Rita Whitley Burgess, two grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.Â
