Lafayette - A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held for Mr. Samuel "Sam" Whatley, age, 57 at The David Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, June 19, 2008 from 6:00PM until 8:00PM. A native of Church Point, Louisiana and a resident of Broussard, Louisiana, Mr. Whatley passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at 2:25AM at Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center in Lafayette. "Sam" was a retired Engineer, having worked in the oil field for many years. He is survived by his wife, Rita Pierce Whatley of Broussard and a sister-in-law Ellen Becker of Austin, Texas. "Sam" is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Samuel Thompson Whatley, Sr. and Dorothy Lyman Whatley. The family requests donations be made in Mr. Samuel Whatley's memory to The American Wetland Foundation, 365 Canal Place, Suite 1180, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70130. Web site address is www.americaswetland.com. David Funeral Home, 316 Youngsville Highway; Lafayette, Louisiana 70508; 337-837-9887 is handling the arrangements.