Leland "Curly" Franklin Whetzel, 73, of Mathias, WV, died August 22, 2023 at his home.

He was born November 4, 1949 in Winchester, VA and was a son to the late Lory Franklin and Anna Louis Look Whetzel.

He was the owner of Curly's Autobody.  He was a Christian by faith. Curly loved German Shepherd dogs, Harley motorcycles and cutting wood.

On September 16, 1995 he married the former Donna Hottinger, who survives.

Also surviving are a son; Westley Whetzel (Monique), of Bergton, two brothers; Christopher Lynn Whetzel and wife Julie, of Mathias, Timothy Lane Whetzel and wife Brenda, of Mathias, two grandsons; Shay Austin Whetzel and wife Bri, of Harrisonburg, Andrew Jacob Whetzel, of Roanoke, grandsons mother; Melissa Whetzel, a nephew; Tyler Whetzel, of Mathias, a niece; Jennifer Whetzel, of Mathias, special friend; Teddy Runion, of Luray, VA, many nieces, nephews and friends, and his cat; Jake.

Pastor Jonathan Hedrick will conduct a memorial service Sunday 2 PM at the Mathias Brethren Church.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

There will not be any services at the funeral home.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Grandle Funeral Home in Broadway, VA.

Memorial contributions may be made to Caplinger Cemetery, c/o Debbie Lantz, 19379 Brocks Gap Rd Bergton, VA 22811 or the Mathias Baker Fire Department, P.O. Box 59, Mathias, WV 26812.