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Jude Raymond Whelan

Jude Raymond Whelan, 83, passed away on December 12 from complications of a hip fracture. After spending his youth in West Virginia, he attended Charleston Catholic High School and went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry from Morris Harvey College. His career included employment at DuPont, Celanese Fiber Industries, and FMC Lithium Corporation. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing, boating, hunting, golf and woodworking. He was a member of Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, where he held many positions including Senior and Junior Warden, and served on many other committees. He was predeceased by his parents, Raymond and Caroline Whelan, and siblings James Whelan, Sally Thomson, and Maryellen Wiepper. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Becky, a son and daughter-in-law Rick and Tina Wiggins, grandchildren Stanton Alexander and Kendall Elizabeth Wiggins, as well as several precious nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 22, at Episcopal Church of the Redeemer at 2:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Jude's memory.

Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family of Mr. Whelan.

Guest Registry is available at www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com.


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