Ernest (Ernie) P. Whaley of Livonia, Michigan passed away January 2, 2020 at the age 72. Â Beloved husband of Linda. Â Loving father of Dawn (Ken) Gill, and the late Ryan Patrick Whaley. Â Proud grandfather of Krista Whaley, Kayla Pine, Cooper Gill, Ashley Whaley, and Damon and great grandfather of Jaelynn Ettell, and Arlowe Schwerin. Â Brother of Joanne French. Â Visitation was held Monday, January 6th 2-8 PM with a 7 PM Funeral Service at Vermeulen-Sajewski Funeral Home, 46401 Ann Arbor Road West, (between Sheldon & Beck) Plymouth. Â Interment will be at the Great Lakes National Cemetery at a later date with Full Military Honors. Â He was a proud veteran, A1C, Load Master of the Air Force. Â Memorials may be made to Disabled American Veterans. Â To share a memory, please use the Share a Memory tab at https://www.vermeulenfh.com/obituaries/Ernest-Whaley/#!/Obituary.