Charles N. Willhite, age 85, of Beavercreek, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2016. He was born July 5, 1931 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Charles proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He retired from W.P.A.F.B. after 20 years.
He was preceded in death by his mother and step-father Addie and Rubie Wilhoite; father, Willie Willhite; brother, Bill Willhite and his wife, Dorothy, and infant son, Charles Willhite Jr.
Charles is survived by his loving wife, Marilyn; sons, William E. (Lynnie) Willhite, Steven (Rosa) Willhite and Brian (Joan) Willhite; grandchildren, Alayna (Rob) O'Connor, Alex (Yvette) Willhite, Renae Willhite, Carley Willhite and Kaitlin Willhite. He is also survived by numerous family and friends.
A memorial mass will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at St. Peter Catholic Church, 6161 Chambersburg Rd, Dayton, OH 45424.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Dayton Children's Hospital or Shriners Hospitals for Children.