Walter Leon Wilhite Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Walter Leon Wilhite of Sorento, Illinois, who passed away on February 25, 2024, at the age of 90, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Walter Wilhite and Stella Elizabeth Wilhite (Baird); and his siblings, Florence Ada Wilhite, Mary Faulkner, Meda Call, Emma Everright, Mamie Ethel Hoskins, Edward Wilhite, James Farris Wilhite, Marvin Paul Wilhite and Hubert Lee Wilhite.
He is survived by: his wife Barbara Wilhite of Sorento; his children, Sandra Kuhn (Daniel) of Pocahontas, IL, James Leon Wilhite (Shelly) of Sorento, IL, Michael Wilhite (Jane) of Greenville, IL and David Massena (Deb); and his grandchildren, Kelly, Dennis, Nathan, Annie, Angie, Amy, Lorelei, Michael, Patricia, Nicole, James and Jeffrey. He is also survived by 34 great grandchildren; 15 great-great grandchildren, and numerous extended family and friends.
The family requests that memorials be given to the Bond County Shrine Club, in lieu of flowers, plants, and other gifts, as the Shriners were a very important part of Walter's life.
