James Willhite, age 87 of Collierville, TN formerly of Springfield, TN passed away Friday, May 7, 2021 at Baptist Reynolds Hospice House in Collierville. Funeral Services will be at 10am, Wednesday, May 12th at Main Street Church of Christ in Springfield, TN. Burial will follow in Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Hurricane Mill, TN. The family will receive friends 4pm to 8pm on Tuesday, May 11th at the funeral home and 9am until the time of service on Wednesday at the church.
He was born June 23, 1933 in Hurricane Mills, TN to the late Bell and Ollie Page Willhite. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Sara ‘Ruth” Youree Willhite; sister, Ollie Bell Watson and brother, Dennis Willhite.
He was a member of Main Street Church of Christ and a Veteran of the US Navy.
He had a BS Degree in Animal Science and a Master’s Degree in Animal Husbandry and served as the 4-H Agent with the Agriculture Extension Office.
He is survived by son, Edwin (Barbara) Willhite of Murfreesboro, TN; daughter, Adelia (Andy) Gaines of Coldwater, MS; twin-brother, Joe (Shirley) Willhite of Martin, TN; grandchildren, David (Kristina) Willhite, Andrea (Glenn) Hollingsworth, Paige Willhite, Rachael (George) Hilliard, Mary Kate Gaines, Will Gaines and great-grandchild, Barrett Hollingsworth.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Main Street Church of Christ Building Fund or the Church of Christ Disaster Relief Fund.
Online condolences may be made at www.austiinandbell.com
