George Arthur Wilhite went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October, 13, 2018 at U.T. Medical Center. George was a self-employed business owner in the Thorngrove community. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was preceded in death by parents, Carl and Jennie Wilhite; wife , Betty Wilhite; 2 sons, Darrell and Jeffery Wilhite; several brothers and sisters. George is survived by daughter, Ginger (Gigi) Wilhite; brother-in-law, John McCarty; 2 grandsons, Chad (Jessica) Farmer and Trace Farmer; 1 beloved great-grandchild, Kady Farmer; sister, Marynell Hancock; sisters-in-law, June Barbra, Geri Perkins and Nan Fawver and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Tuesday, October 16, 2018 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm at McCarty Evergreen Funeral Home, 7426 Asheville Highway. Interment will follow in Stoney Point Cemetery. Condolences may be offered at www.mccartyevergreen.com.