WHITELEY, Peter Maurice Shane

WHITELEY, Peter Maurice Shane (Gray-Whiteley), PhD, JD (Juris Doctor), late of Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States and formerly of Dalby, Queensland, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee, aged 71.

Dearly beloved son of Maurice and Daphne Whiteley (both deceased) of Dalby, Queensland. Loved father of Simon and Samuel Whiteley, United States. Loved brother to Kerry and Glen King (both deceased), Karyn (deceased) and Ray Silver, Kelsey and Garry Franklin, William and Marissa Whiteley, and Kathryn Whiteley PhD and William Milchak (United States). Much loved uncle to nephews and nieces and their extended families in Australia. Also, loved by many friends in both countries.

During his childhood Peter excelled at school in study and sport in his hometown of Dalby. At 15 he was awarded dux of St Mary’s College, Dalby. While there he enjoyed playing rugby union and rugby league, receiving numerous sporting awards for sprinting and cross-country running. He was awarded an educational scholarship for years 11 and 12 at St Mary’s College, Toowoomba.

Peter devoted his life to helping others, having earned a Master of Education degree from the University of Queensland, a PhD of Philosophy in Education from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (1987), and a Doctor of Laws (JD) from Hamline School of Law, St Paul, Minnesota (1997). He was a dedicated practicing attorney in state and federal courts in Kentucky prior to his death. A memorial service for Peter is being organised for early June.

“We miss and love you, Peter — forever in our hearts.”