Alonzo Ralph Willhite “Skeeter” was born in Detroit, Michigan to Alonzo and Elsie Willhite on July 11, 1939. He was one of ten children. He passed away suddenly in Livonia, Michigan on January 3, 2013 at the age of 72.
He was the the most amazing and loved father of Renee (Paul) Prince and Jeffrey (the late Michelle) Willhite. Loving grandpa of Derek (Danielle), Payton, Madison, Shane, Landen and Kadence as well as the mother, grandmother and to his children and grandchildren, Lois . Ralph will also be missed by many many “buddies” and friends who made him laugh and shared so much of his life with him.
Alonzo served his country in the United States Army and was honorably discharged. Alonzo later worked for General Motors and thoroughly enjoyed retirement after 30 years of dedicated service. He was also a loyal member of the Livonia Moose Lodge for many years, loved to play golf, snowmobile and shared with many his beautiful woodworking. His quite whit, silly stories and the contagious laugh will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
The family will receive friends for a Visitation on Sunday, January 6, 2013 from Noon until 4:00pm at Harry J. Will Funeral Home 37000 Six Mile Road (East of I-275 and Newburgh roads) Livonia, Michigan.
Memorial Donations may be made in Skeeter's name to:
American Heart Association
24445 Northwestern Hwy.
Southfield, MI 48075
(800)242-8721
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