ALBEMARLE, N.C. — Former Albemarle Mayor Elbert L. “Whit” Whitley, Jr., died Tuesday, officials said. He was 89.
Whitley, an Albemarle native, served on the city council from 1965 to 1969 after serving in the military.
The Duke graduate served four terms as the city’s mayor from 1969 to 1977 and four more terms from 2005 to 2013.
“Mayor Whitley was a staple of Albemarle. His years of dedication and consistent leadership made him a role model for public service,” said Mayor Ronnie Michael.
Flags at all city facilities have been lowered.
Funeral arrangements have not been announced.
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