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Jamie Lee Wilhite

July 6, 1940 - August 7, 2016

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Visitation
Kilpatrick Funeral Homes - West Monroe
1321 N 7th St.
West Monroe, LA 71291
318-323-9614 |
Tuesday 8/9, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

service

Service
Location Not Available
Wednesday 8/10, 10:00 am
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
318-644-5212 |

Jamie Lee Wilhite, a loving husband, devoted father, much loved Papaw, and friend to so many was born July 6, 1940 in Eros, Louisiana, and passed away August 7, 2016, at Glenwood Regional Medical Center after complications from heart failure.\tJamie Lee graduated from West Monroe High School with the class of 59 and earned a degree in business management from Northeast Louisiana State College. He served in the Army Reserve until 1969. After a successful association with Howard Griffin early in his career, he established Jamie Wilhite Sound Center in partnership with his wife Glenda, retiring in 2011 after 40 years in business.\tHe was a member of First Baptist Church of West Monroe (First West) and the Frank Hoffman Life Group. He was previously a member of Ridge Avenue Baptist Church. Throughout his life Jamie was passionately devoted to the needs of his community, particularly to those he felt needed a second chance. This avocation spanning the past 25 years began with revival weekends through Kairos Prison Ministry in regional correctional centers and prisons in I990. This work inspired Jamie to become a certified prison chaplain. He initiated the current prison ministry at First West and served as its leader for the past decade.\tOther organizations benefitting from Jamie leadership include the Boards of Directors for Freedmen, Boys Club of America, Love Village of Monroe, and Ouachita Outreach. Jamie was a compassionate counselor to many.\tHe is survived by his wife of 53 years, Glenda Rogers Wilhite, sons Damon Wilhite (Misty) of Monticello, Arkansas, and Shane Harris (Sandy) of Elgin, Texas, grandchildren Cody, Reese and Addison Wilhite, Cade (Kat) and Cory Harris, brother Lonnie Wilhite (Patty), sisters Julia Wilhite and Carolyn Barnes and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.\tJamie was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Myrtle Wilhite, older brother Walter Sonny Wilhite; mother and father-in-law, Josh and Darine Rogers.\tVisitation for family and friends will be at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe Tuesday, August 9, 2016, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A memorial celebration honoring Jamie life will be held Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at 10:00 AM at the First Baptist Church of West Monroe. Dr. Dwight Munn and Dr. Woods Watson will officiate. The family will gather for a private graveside service at a later date.\tMemorials may be made to First West Prison Ministry or the charity of your choice.Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.comKilpatrick Funeral HomeWest Monroe, LA

Visitation
Kilpatrick Funeral Homes - West Monroe
1321 N 7th St.
West Monroe, LA 71291
318-323-9614 | Map
Tuesday 8/9, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Service
Location Not Available
Wednesday 8/10, 10:00 am
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
318-644-5212 |

Jamie Lee Wilhite, a loving husband, devoted father, much loved Papaw, and friend to so many was born July 6, 1940 in Eros, Louisiana, and passed away August 7, 2016, at Glenwood Regional Medical Center after complications from heart failure.\tJamie Lee graduated from West Monroe High School with the class of 59 and earned aContinue Reading

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Richard (Richie) Sanders left a message on August 24, 2016:
Damon, sorry to hear about your dad. You all are in my prayers.
Faith and Fred Roberts left a message on August 10, 2016:
Our hearts are broken over your great loss of Jamie. We do know that God healed him completely and that the Angels rejoiced in Heaven Sunday morning. He made such a huge impact on many people and will be missed so much. Jamie was a Hero to us, a fine, wonderful example of a Godly Christian husband, Father and grandfather. May God wrap you all up in His loving arms and comfort your hearts and give you His strength for each day's requirement, as only He can. We have been there in spirit for you all today, Glenda....love you so..and send our deepest sympathy.
Donnie and Sharon Davis left a message on August 10, 2016:
Glenda,We are so sorry. Jamie was always an example of what a Christian man should be. Please know, we are praying for you and your family. You are strong in your faith, too and you know he is in a far better place now and you will see him again.
AJ left a message on August 10, 2016:
I am very sorry for the loss of your dear loved one. No one wants to happen this as God has promised to, one day soon, eliminate death forever, along with all sickness, pain, and sorrow. (Rev.21:4) He has also promised to reunite us with our loved ones on a restored paradise earth. The Bible says he yearns to do this. (John 5:28,29; Job 14:14,15) I hope these scriptures will bring comfort to each of you as we will meet Jamie (Papaw) again soon.
Bryan Adair left a message on August 9, 2016:
Dear mrs Wilhite and DamonMy thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mr Wilhite was a great man. He will be greatly missed. God bless you during this time.
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Linda Fulton left a message on August 9, 2016:
It has been a privilege and a blessing to know Jamie and Glenda Wilhite. We had the added advantage of being neighbors with them. I never wondered what Jamie believed, he lived his faith. Every day he showed everyone he met what it was like to have Jesus in his life as his Lord and Savior. Jamie Wilhite was an inspiration to me and my children, to all of us. Jamie and Glenda were perfect together. I could tell they enjoyed being with each other. I have admired them both for many years now. We are saddened that Jamie has moved on, but even though I know he's in a much better place, I wish he was still here with us. We're fortunate that we had a chance to know Jamie and spend some time with him. He was truly a light that drew men to him. We'll be praying for Glenda and the rest of Jamie's family. I pray that the peace of the Lord will flow to them and give them comfort. He blessed so many lives, Heaven is rejoicing to have him there. I'll be praying for you, Glenda.
Ricky Donnell left a message on August 9, 2016:
Mrs Glenda and family,My family and I thought a lot of Jamie, our prayers are with yall
YVONNE AND LEMMIE HIGHTOWER left a message on August 9, 2016:
Glenda, We are so sorry.
Sue Douglas left a message on August 9, 2016:
Glenda, I am so sorry. May God hold you in His hands and comfort you. Praying for you and your family.
brandon culp left a message on August 9, 2016:
Jamie was one of the nicest people you could ever meet. He would do anything for anyone if he could. Mrs Glenda I will be praying for you and your family at this time for you loss. A great man he was and will be missed.
Dianne Mears left a message on August 9, 2016:
Jamie Lee has always brought joy and upliftment to every person he ever met! Condolences to every family member as we remember Jamie and the beautiful Christian light he shone into our world.
Leo Wall left a message on August 9, 2016:
Jamie has always been special in my heart. When we leave this earth, we leave behind everything except who we are and his life has inspired us to serve our Lord and those who cannot help themselves. We celebrate and honor his legacy. Blessings on all the family, Leo Wall
Johnny Simpson left a message on August 9, 2016:
Jamie believed in second chances and God used him to bring a message of hope to so many who thought that could never happen. Well done, dear friend. You will be deeply missed!
Kilpatrick Funeral Homes left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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