Verlin D. Wilhite, 87 of Kirksville passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at the La Plata Nursing Home.
The son of Len and Irene (Shaver) Wilhite, he was born February 23, 1935 in Adair, Missouri. On November 6, 1954 in Kirksville he was united in marriage to Ellen Monroe and they were married for 67 years.
Verlin is survived by three sons, Daniel (Julie) Wilhite of Eldon, MO, Darrel Wilhite of La Plata, MO and Gerald Wilhite of Eldon, MO; one sister, Jeanne Allen of Farmington Hills, MI and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ellen; one son, James Wilhite; two daughters, Debra J. Price and Judy Diane Wilhite; and one brother, RA Wilhite.
Verlin grew up and attended school in the Kirksville area. He worked for McGraw Edison and Toastmaster for over 45 years until he retired in 1999; only missing three days of work.
He was a member of the New Hope Church in Millard, MO. He enjoyed camping, traveling, outdoor activities and visiting friends at the nursing home.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Davis-Playle-Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home in Kirksville, MO. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Maple Hills Cemetery Mausoleum in Kirksville.
Arrangement in the care of Davis-Playle-Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home; www.davisplaylehudsonrimer.com.