Thomas C. Wilhite, 86, of Danville passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024.  Born March 13, 1938, he was the son of the late Chester and Christine Burdette Wilhite.

Thomas retired from Whirlpool and ATR.  He loved to fish and he enjoyed horse racing, playing BINGO, and watching the Louisville Cardinals.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Joe Ann Wilson-Wilhite; 2 children, Joseph Wilhite and Mary Sharkey; brothers, George, Chester, Charlie, and William Wilhite; sisters, Sarah Porter, Helen Hunt, and Mary Wilhite.

Survivors include his sons:  Lawrence Richardson, Thomas Richardson, Anthony Richardson, Edward Wilhite, Brian Hazelwood, Jerry Andrews, and Jeffrey Meaux; daughters: Kathryn Houston, Teresa Richardson, Anita Key, Debbie Johnson, Thomatha Taylor, Thomasa Williams, Harolynn Dorcas, Serena Wilhite, and Patricia Watts; brothers, John Wilhite and Harold Wilhite; sisters, Cairlyne Thomas, and Barbara Brown; a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren; and his special friend and companion, Janice Ann Thornton.

Visitation is 5-7pm, Tuesday at First Baptist Church, 2nd and Walnut.  A Funeral Service will follow at 7 pm at the church with Dr. Darrick Briscoe officiating.  Pallbearers are Josh Ford, Gary Prewitt, Thomas Richardson, Anthony Richardson, Edward Wilhite, Brian Hazelwood, and John Wilhite, Jr.  Honorary pallbearers are Harold Wilhite, Lawrence Richardson, Johnny Wilhite, Demarco Prewitt, Tyson Prewitt, Ra'shea Ford, Rodney Johnson, Donte Johnson, Anthony Richardson, Jr., Jeffrey Woolridge, Lawrando Wilhite, Marquette Wilhite-Hanson, James Ford, and Freddie Wilson. Private Burial will be at Camp Nelson National Cemetery on Wednesday.  A Guestbook is available at www.wlpruitt.com.