Danny Wilhite Obituary
Danny Joe Wilhite, age 53 of Beebe, died April 28, 2025, while working on his job. Danny was born on May 25, 1971, to Dan Wilhite and Shirley Wilburn. Danny spent his career operating heavy equipment and was a member of McRae First Baptist Church.
He is survived by his parents, Dan Wilhite and Shirley Wilburn; two children, Dexter Wilhite and Haiden Taylor Wilhite; granddaughter, Adelai Wilhite; two sisters, Dana Chambers and Amanda Jo Carter.
Danny was preceded in death by one brother, John Gay.
Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, 404 W. Dewitt Henry Dr., Beebe, Arkansas. Funeral will be 2:00 p.m. Friday at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, with burial in Stoney Point Cemetery. Please visit www.smithfamilycares.com to view the online obituary.
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404 West Dewitt Henry Drive, Beebe, AR 72012
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