Mr. C.L. Wilhoit, age 88, Limestone, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at James H. Quillen VA Medical Center.
Mr. Wilhoit was born in New Castle, Indiana and the son of the late Charles L. & Lillie Evelyn Thompson Wilhoit. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Bonnie Moncier and Dulcie Waddle, and special friend, Dan Kade.
He was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church.
Mr. Wilhoit was a United States Army Veteran and a retired Truck Driver for ETWNC Trucking Co. He was an avid member of Washington College Ruritan.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley Faye Tweed Wilhoit, Limestone; two sons, Jeff Wilhoit, Jonesborough and Eddie Wilhoit, Kingsport; one daughter, Pam Wilhoit, Limestone; brother, Ronald Wilhoit, Florida; grandchildren, Racheal Wilhoit, Tiffany Matthews (Daniel), Morgan Lester (Shane), Allison Rhea (Billy) and Braydon Wilhoit; great-grandchildren, Tristan Matthews, Nehemiah Gardner, Cade Lester, Annie Kate Rhea, Noah Gardner, Billy Rhea and Rigby Matthews; and several nephews and nieces.
Funeral services will be conducted 7:00 pm Saturday, August 26, 2017 at Lighthouse Baptist Church with Pastor Perry Cleek officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 pm Saturday prior to the service and other times at the home of Jeff Wilhoit 111 Jackson Lane Jonesborough.
Interment services will be conducted 2:00 pm Sunday, August 27, 2017 at Herman Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Toby Waddle, Robbie Waddle, Braydon Wilhoit, Tristan Matthews, Daniel Matthews and Shane Lester.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Lighthouse Missionary Baptist Church Building Fund 1916 Hwy. 81 S. Jonesborough, Tennessee 37659.
09/20/2017
Richard Hopson
As a child I had the fortune of living in the
same neighborhood as the Wilhoit family. They
always treated me as one of the family and all
of them were an important part of my life. It
has been many years since I had seen or spoken
to C.L. but I have never forgotten the impact
he had on my life. C.L. was an honest,
straight-up, and very giving man. C.L. loved
baseball and spent almost every day coaching us
and teaching us the game. I remember many
summer Saturday’s loaded up with Eddie in the
jeep and headed to the mountains or a baseball
game with C.L. He was also very funny and had
a quick wit. I still think back and
occasionally laugh remembering something he
said. Thank you C.L. for being a part of my
life.
09/20/2017
Richard Hopson
As a child I had the fortune of living in the same neighborhood as the Wilhoit family. They always treated me as one of the family and all were an important part of my life. It has been many years since I had seen the family or spoken to C.L. but I have never forgotten the impact he had on my life. C.L. was a very good man. Honest, straight-up, and giving. He was also very funny with a quick wit. I still think back and occasionally laugh remembering something he said.
C.L. loved baseball. He made time most every day that weather would allow to practice baseball with the neighborhood kids. All were welcomed. He taught us the game. I can also remember many summer Saturday’s loaded up with Eddie in the jeep and headed to the mountains or a baseball game with C.L. Thank you C.L. for being a part of my life.
08/31/2017
Sandy Bowers-McInturff
Eddie, I am truly sorry to hear of the passing of
your father. Prayers and thoughts are with you
and your family during this difficult time.
Your friend, Sandy
08/28/2017
George W Agnew
My sincere sympathy goes out to CL's family. He
was a friend I have known since 1944 in small
community of Chuckey,Tennessee. He was a true,
honest and sincere person who thought of his
family all the time. He was a hard worker at what
ever he did. The community has lost a real person
and he is one who will be hard to replace in the
day to day workings. God Bless and peace be with
you.
Tiffany & Daniel and family,
We are so sorry to learn of your granddad's
passing. Please know you are in our thoughts and
prayers in the days ahead.
