Vernon Lee Wilhite, age 64, of Mena, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at his home. He was born on Thursday, December 26, 1957, to Alfred Vernon and Dollie Mozelle Wilhite in Mena, Arkansas.
Vernon was a man of the Baptist Faith who always trusted in the Lord and attended the Bible Believers Baptist Church. He was a very hard-working talented mechanic and ran his own shop, Vern’s Place. Vernon enjoyed woodworking, gardening, and automobiles. He liked to listen to country music, but most of all he loved his wife and the family they had built together. He also leaves behind his beloved dog, Chloe. Vernon was the greatest husband, father and grandpa and he cherished every moment spent with his wife, children and grandchildren. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend and will be missed by all who knew him.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Betty Wilhite.
Vernon is survived by his loving wife, Annette Wilhite of Mena; three daughters and son-in-law and son, Rachel and Patrick Burns of Fort Smith, Hannah Wilhite of Mena, Russell Powell of Mena, and Malissa Smith of Mena; one sister, Judy Jones of Mena; eleven grandchildren, Emma Burns, Anna Burns, Leah Burns, Karis Burns, Cora Burns, Samuel Wilhite, Gabriel Wilhite, Caleb Jones, Wesley Smith, Austin Smith, and Makaylee Smith; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 30, 2022 at 2:00 PM at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mena, Arkansas, with Brother Jerry Musgrove officiating. Visitation will be general on Friday before the service starting at 9:00 AM. Interment will follow at the Concord Cemetery in Mena under the direction of Bowser Family Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Patrick Burns, Caleb Smith, Wesley Smith, Austin Smith, Russell Powell, Ronnie Pearce, James Taylor, and Danny Cusher.
Honorary Pallbearers are Dave Anderson, Ronnie Cusher, Dezi Bowles and Andy Jones.
Services will be live streamed at https://bowserffh.com/obituaries/vernon-wilhite.
Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com
Vernon Lee Wilhite, age 64, of Mena, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at his home. He was born on Thursday, December 26, 1957, to Alfred Vernon and Dollie Mozelle Wilhite in Mena, Arkansas.
Vernon was a man of the Baptist Faith who always trusted in the Lord and attended the Bible Believers Baptist Church. He was a very hard-working talented mechanic and ran his own shop, Vern’s Place. Vernon enjoyed woodworking, gardening, and automobiles. He liked to listen to country music, but most of all he loved his wife and the family they had built together. He also leaves behind his beloved dog, Chloe. Vernon was the greatest husband, father and grandpa and he cherished every moment spent with his wife, children and grandchildren. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend and will be missed by all who knew him.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Betty Wilhite.
Vernon is survived by his loving wife, Annette Wilhite of Mena; three daughters and son-in-law and son, Rachel and Patrick Burns of Fort Smith, Hannah Wilhite of Mena, Russell Powell of Mena, and Malissa Smith of Mena; one sister, Judy Jones of Mena; eleven grandchildren, Emma Burns, Anna Burns, Leah Burns, Karis Burns, Cora Burns, Samuel Wilhite, Gabriel Wilhite, Caleb Jones, Wesley Smith, Austin Smith, and Makaylee Smith; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 30, 2022 at 2:00 PM at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mena, Arkansas, with Brother Jerry Musgrove officiating. Visitation will be general on Friday before the service starting at 9:00 AM. Interment will follow at the Concord Cemetery in Mena under the direction of Bowser Family Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Patrick Burns, Caleb Smith, Wesley Smith, Austin Smith, Russell Powell, Ronnie Pearce, James Taylor, and Danny Cusher.
Honorary Pallbearers are Dave Anderson, Ronnie Cusher, Dezi Bowles and Andy Jones.
Services will be live streamed at https://bowserffh.com/obituaries/vernon-wilhite.
Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com
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