Claude Bunyon Whitley passed May 6, 2026. He passed peacefully at home. Claude Bunyon Whitley was born September 4, 1950. He went to Woodlawn High School and continued education in Germany. Served United States Army as a Staff Sergeant E-5 from 1968 to 1982. Entered the oilfield there after. Claude Bunyon Whitley passed peacefully into eternal rest after a long and honorable life defined by service, hard work, faith, and devotion to family and friends. Claude was a proud veteran, a respected oilfield man, and a true cowboy at heart whose strength and character left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him. Born with a determined spirit and a deep love for his country, Claude answered the call to serve in the United States military, where he carried himself with honor, courage, and pride. The values he learned during his years of service stayed with him throughout his life — loyalty, discipline, integrity, and respect for others. After his military service, Claude dedicated many years to the oilfield industry. He worked long hours and difficult jobs without complaint, earning the respect of coworkers and lifelong friends through his grit, dependability, and willingness to help anyone in need. Claude understood the value of honest work and believed a man’s word was his bond. Outside of work, Claude loved spending time with loved ones and continues humor. Whether wearing his cowboy hat, swapping stories, spending time around the deer camp. He was known for his steady presence, gentle wisdom, and the kind smile that could put people at ease. Claude will be remembered as a loving family man, loyal friend, proud patriot, and hardworking provider and a well dressed man. His legacy lives on in the lessons he taught, the lives he touched, and the memories shared by those fortunate enough to know him. He is survived by family, friends, fellow veterans, and brothers from the oilfield whose lives were forever better because Claude was part of them. He is survived by his siblings and family. sister Cindy and husband Skip Loupe,brother Eddie and wife Anita Whitley, sister Dona Whitley, sister Kathy and husband Ronald Woodall. Claude was preceded in death by his wife Kathy Whitley, father Andrew Whitley, mother Marjorie Whitley, brother William Whitley. Pallbearers are Ronnie Woodall Jr. Eddie Whitley Jr. Jeremy Whitley,Thomas Woodall, Danny Dean, Danny Dean Sr Visitations will be held at 7849 East Kings Highway Shreveport LA at Aulds Funeral Home from 10am to 11am. Burial will done at Century’s Memorial 8801 Mansfield Rd Shreveport LA. West E-section between 12 or 12:30pm. May 21,2026. A celebration of life will be held at a later date to honor Claude’s remarkable journey and the enduring impact he made on those around him. May he rest in peace. Want to thank Joann Chesser, Robert Mathews, Kenny Wright, Dalton Halladay, Anthony Farruya, and Bobby Lewis. One of the hardest things I’ve ever had to wright. He was amazing man! Larger than life! He was my mentor and one I looked up to and the reason I’m in the oilfield today. He pulled in the driveway when I was 14 years old and sat in his brand new dodge pickup. And he asked me what was my plans for after I graduated high school. I told him I wanted to be a police officer and he said that’s was honorable but the money is in the oilfield.