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PAUL ALLEN WILHITE, 65, of Huntsville died Friday, June 20, 2008 at his home. Mr. Wilhite was born April 20, 1943 in Moberly, MO to William and Mildred Mayo Wilhite. Paul married Geeneen Rice on November 14, 1980 in Huntsville, Mo.

Paul served his country during Vietnam in the U.S. Navy from 1965-1969 where he was stationed in Japan for 2 years. He worked for Wabash, Norfolk and Western, Norfolk and Southern Railroads for over 30 years. He was also a substitute teacher and crossing guard at the Westran School District. Paul was a member of the Huntsville Lions Club, VFW, Eagles, and the Firemans Club in Pennsylvania. He enjoyed spending time with friends and family

Survivors include his wife Geeneen, and his mother Mildred both of Huntsville. Five sons Chris, Scott (Wendy) Kitchen, Jason, Nathan, J.P. (Desaray) Wilhite all of Huntsville. One Daughter Kelli Wilhite of Linton, Indiana. Four brothers Bill Wilhite (Fannie Lou), John Wilhite (Linda), Pete Wilhite (Diane)all of Huntsville, and Dr. Bob Wilhite (Barbara) of Macon Eight grandchildren Seth, and Alec Lockhart, Elijah, Emily, Andrew, and Dillen Wilhite, Langden, and Marshall Kitchen, and numerous neices and nephews. Paul was preceded in death by his father William “Bill” Wilhite, and one grandaughter MacKenzie Sue Ann Kitchen.

Funeral Services will be 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at the United Methodist Church in Huntsville. Burial will be at the Huntsville City Cemetery with full military honors. Memorial Contributions can be made out to the Paul Wilhite Living Memorial Scholarship or to the Huntsville United Methodist Church.  Visitation will be 3:00 to 8:00 P.M. Monday at Patton Funeral Home in Huntsville.

Rev. Calvin Brown will officiate.
Pallbearers: Brandon, Clark, Mike, Joel Wilhite, Tyler John and Brad Rice.
Honorary Pallbearers: Ron McAtee, Kenny Smith, Frank Burkhart, Roger Qualls, EE Wilson, Tommy Patton, Rick Williams, Jack Burton, Mark Iacono, and Jerry McGrogan.