Max Whalen, age 91, of Harriman, passed away October 28, 2019. Max’s bride of 72 years is Vontella (Bonnie) Britton Whalen. They have three married children, all residents of Harriman, Gwen and Roy Hill, Mike and Linda Whalen and Rocky and Kim Whalen. Paw (Max) had sisters: June Whalen Pyle, Mary Sue Whalen, Brothers; Bill, Don, Gerald, all deceased now. He has one surviving brother Tony Whalen, also of Harriman. Max was employed at the Harriman Paper Mill for 40 years. Max was a member of Pine Ridge Baptist Church of Harriman. Paw and Granny lived on their Sugar Grove Farm, surrounded by their 3 children, 6 Grandchildren and 10 Great grandchildren. The family will receive friends Tuesday, October 29, 2019 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Kyker Funeral Home in Harriman. The funeral will follow. Burial will be October 30, 2019 at Roane Memorial Gardens at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to Pine Ridge Baptist Church 151 Edwards Road Harriman, TN. 37748.