Marc Evans Whaley

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Marc E. Whaley of Queenstown, MD announces his untimely passing on March 26, 2024 due to complications from diabetes. Marc was born in Talbot County on September 18, 1959 to the late John Lee Whaley and Barbara Lee Whaley as the youngest of six siblings. Always wanting to hang with his two big brothers he trusted them to safely float him from Wye Landing across the river to Wye Plantation using empty bleach bottles as flotation devices. A miracle he didn’t drown! In 1970 the family relocated from the farm at Wye Landing (Wye Mills area) to Centreville, and after that Marc never moved from Queen Anne’s County. Upon graduating from Queen Anne’s County High School in 1978 Marc worked for a number of local businesses before finding his true passion: serving others and keeping our community safe. Once he graduated from the Eastern Shore Criminal Justice Academy in December 1989 Marc continued his career in law enforcement. He served proudly as an officer of the Centreville Police Department for twenty-seven years. In 1992 Marc and fellow town police officer Gary Hofmann (who now serves as our Queen Anne’s County Sheriff) opened the Centreville Game Room, in the former Pizza Hut (now the location of 7Eleven.) Aware of the community complaints there was little for the kids to do, Marc and Gary created a safe, drug free place where kids could play pool, video games and old- fashioned pinball machines. Marc enjoyed sports, both as an athlete and as a spectator. Always respectable of his elders, always courteous, Marc was especially willing to give others a second chance to become better versions of themselves. For those too old to change their habits he made sure they got home safely, without harming themselves or others. He made us laugh with his quirky sense of humor and seldom turned down a request to help family or friends. Marc is survived by his mother Barbara Whaley and his five siblings: Elinor Warring (Mike), John Whaley Jr., Sharon Whaley Tryon, Clay Whaley, Valerie Ivins (Bob) and several nieces and a nephew. He was preceded in death by his father Jack Whaley (1980) and his wife of 24 years Crystal Whaley (12/27/23). Family and friends are invited to a celebration of Marc’s life on Saturday, April 13 any time between 1:00 – 4:00 in the afternoon. We will be gathering at the Jeff Davis Post 18 American Legion in Centreville, MD. Needless to say, Marc will be dearly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. In lieu of flowers Marc’s family requests that any memorial contributions you’d care to make go to a charity of your choice or to Queen Anne’s County Animal Services 201 Clay Drive Queenstown, MD 21658.

Marc Evans Whaley

September 18, 1959 - March 26, 2024