James Crawford Wilhite

Evans Funeral Home of Jefferson announces the death of Mr. James Crawford Wilhite, age 85 of Jefferson, Georgia who entered rest Friday, February 10, 2023.

Mr. Wilhite was born in Jefferson, Georgia the son of the late Hubert and Mollie Nunn Wilhite, was a lifelong member of Thyatira Presbyterian Church and along with his family operated a successful Poultry, Cattle and Hay Farm.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Wilhite is preceded by his only son, James David Wilhite.

Survivors include his wife Jere Wilson Wilhite of Jefferson.  Daughter, Diane Owenby (Alan) of Jefferson.  Grandchildren, David Minish (Samantha) of Commerce, Lisa Minish (Trish) of Commerce.  Great grandchild, Sawyer Minish.  Sister, Mary Ellen McClure of Maysville.  Brother in law and sister in law, Danny and Nancy Wilson of Jefferson.  Several nephews and nieces also survive.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, February 14, 2023 from the Chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Reverend Bo Whisnant officiating with burial to follow in Thyatira Presbyterian Church Memorial Gardens.  Gentlemen honored as pallbearers are David Minish, Alan Owenby, Larry Mayfield, Lamar Roberts, Pedro Lomax, Caleb Dowell and Jason Morris.  The family will receive friends 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Monday, February 13, 2023 at Evans Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in memory of Mr. James C. Wilhite to the Thyatira Presbyterian Church Memorial Gardens, 573 Y.Z. Sailors Road, Jefferson, Georgia  30549.

Evans Funeral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder Highway, Jefferson, Georgia.  706-367-5467      

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