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Sterling Wilhoit Obituary
Wilhoit, Jr.
Sterling Edward Wilhoit, Jr., 87 of Watkinsville, Ga passed away Thursday, June 30, 2011. He was the son of the late Dr. S.E. Wilhoit of Quincy, Fl and Alice Corry Wilhoit. His daughter, Kate "Bobby" Wilhoit, also preceded him in death. He was a graduate of the University of Florida and a registered Architect in the State of Ga. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy.
Surviving are his loving wife of 27 years, Louise S. Wilhoit, sons Sterling E. Wilhoit III, of Watkinsville; Corry Wilhoit, of Tallahassee, Fl; And Jeff Wilhoit, of Savannah, Ga; daughter, Leewood W. Avary, of Lanett, Ala.; brother, Dr. Merrill Wilhoit, of Pensacola, Fl.; and half sister Madeleine W. Martin of Tallahassee, Fl; stepchildren, Kay E. Causey and Susan E. Delgado; and a legacy of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to the church he grew up in, St Paul's Episcopal Church, 10 W. King Street, Quincy, Fl.
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Memories and Condolences
for Sterling Wilhoit
Christi D. Ward, RDH,BS Athena Dental Associates
July 10, 2011
As Sterling's dental hygienist for the last 7 years I can't begin to tell you how much I will miss this sweet, gentle man. Having just seen him last month it's hard to believe I won't see his smiling face in our dental office again. He always had a big hug for me, and of course a great joke or two. Ms. Louise he talked of you so often and loved you so dearly. My prayers for you and your family. I will miss him dearly.
Sincerely,
Dave Lunde
July 10, 2011
Louise, it was a shock to read about Sterling's death...I'm so glad I got to see him during my last visit to Athens. So many fond memories of knowing "Sterl;" from meeting him at Heery's firm 50 years ago, to working in his office, to playing pool in your home. I will sorely miss him on future visits to Athens. My heart goes out to you, dear "Lucy."
Abigail Embry Granacki
July 9, 2011
The stories my daddy would tell about his and Sterling's exploits growing up together in Quincy! ... piecing together a Model T/Model A (?) that actually made the trips between Gainesville & Quincy when they were at UF together... mischief but clean fun... a friendship only interrupted by my dad's predeceasing Sterling by 5 years. I'm sure Eddie Embry was one of the first to welcome his dear friend. Sterling was a gentleman as well a gentle man, with one righteous tennis game! My thoughts are with you all.
Steve and Helen Carothers Edwards and family
July 7, 2011
Please accept our sincere condolences,
July 5, 2011
Love to all. Sterling was wonderful to me and my sisters.
Sandy Pope Vantrease
Augusta, GA
Keith & Caroline Aultman
July 3, 2011
Louise and family,
We are so sorry to hear about Sterling's death. Going through photos recently, we came across a few from years ago with Sterling's pool table as the backdrop. Laughs, not smiles, were on everyone's face-in every picture. That is how I always remember time spent with the Wilhoits. Sterling was a great man, kind and gracious, and he will be missed by so many.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
DRee Krohn
July 3, 2011
With Deepest Sympathy and sincerest thoughts and prayers to Louise and family, he was a true Gentleman.
July 3, 2011
Louise and family, I can't begin to tell you how sorry Garry and I were to hear about Sterling death. He was such a Wonderful, Caring, and Loving Man to you and his family, and he also made his friends feel that love. We have sooo many special and cherished memories of Sterling. He will live on in our hearts, always. Louise, we are praying that God will be with you during this most difficult time....We Love You, Barbara & Garry Whitman ( Macon, GA.)
Kelly
July 3, 2011
Mr. Wilhoit will greatly missed. We are praying for your family and the loss of such a wonderful man..Athena Dental Associates
July 3, 2011
Louise and family, Ronnie & I are so sorry to hear of Sterling death.When we saw you and him a few weeks ago at High Hampton I never thought that would be my last kiss from him but I will never forget him.Our prayers are with you.We love you,Ronnie and Dena.Watkinsville,Ga.
Rose H. Kemp
July 3, 2011
My Dear Louise,
So sad to hear Sterling passed away. Seems like just a few months ago I ran into you, Sterling, Diane and Bill having dinner at the restaurant, everyone looked great!
I shall always remember the fun times we, "The Zoo Crew" had so many years ago. Sterling was always one of my most favorite friends!
My thoughts and prayers are with you and family.
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