Date Of Birth: January 22, 1920
Date Of Death: August 14, 2006
Elmer Doan Wilhite, Jr.86, of Indianapolis, passed away Monday, August 14, 2006. He was born January 22, 1920. Elmer was a Manufacturers Representative. He was preceded in death by his son, Rusty Wilhite. Elmer is survived by his wife, Shirley (Filmore) Wilhite; daughter, Dawn Wilhite; sons, Randall Wilhite, Richard Wilhite, and Roy Wilhite; sister, Elenore Milburn; 5 grandchildren.A memorial gathering will be held Thursday, August 17 from 4-8 pm at Harry Moore Family Mortuary, 8151 Allisonville Road. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Indiana Architectural Foundation, Wilhite Scholarship in care of the mortuary.
Bill Doty says
My deepest condolences. I can still hear his celebration as he slipped me the Queen of Spades. Buck was a true original and will be missed.
The Doty Family
Jackie Bieghler says
I can honestly say that Buck touched my life in profound ways. Whether it was his sincere way of telling you how things should be, or his unique perspective on the world, I will forever be proud to say that he was my friend and he will be sorely missed. And just to echo a typical sentiment, I’ll miss our back roads adventures around the state.
Craig Dunkin says
Buck will allways be one of my most unforgetable characters. He would call me 5-6 times a year to get the SCOOP on Anderson. Of course, he already knew what it was! My condolences to the family. Buck enriched many lives, including mine.
Jim Bradley says
Had some great rides with Buck. He helped me get a job with OMS in Bloomington and was a great mentor. I always enjoyed his company. My heart goes out to you at his passing. I’ll always think of him as I drive through the small towns of southern Indiana and view the churches and courthouses he so enjoyed.
Teresa McKinney says
Dawn: Please accept my deepest sympathies at the loss of your father. Be comforted in the fact that you helped your parents and stood by them during a difficult time. Your Friend, Teresa
Dr Allan Lawson says
Shirley, I have many pleasant memories of this man and his calls to the office when he always said “IS HE THERE”. Kathey always knew immediately who it was. He will be missed by many. By best to all the family, Allan Lawson M.D.
Total Plastics says
Sorry about your loss
Bruce Roberta Bumpus says
Our deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Barbara Pollock Brown says
I am so sorry for your loss. As a child I remember him always out in his workshop when we would play in the back yard between our houses.
Sandra VanOrshoven says
Buck touched so many lives, including mine. He was a true icon within the architectural community, and will be missed profoundly.
I extend my deepest sympathy to each of his family and close friends.
George Brunner says
I’d like to tell Buck’s wife Shirley and children that I spent many a wonderful hour with your father and enjoyed each of them immensley. He became a very dear friend who I came to love and respect for his many talents and wisdom. May God be with you all in your time of grief and sadness. I look forward to meeting him again soon. Most Sincerely, George Brunner
John J Williams Jr MBA says
I am deeply sorry for your loss. I met Buck briefly when I worked for Mid America Elevator. He was a good man.
Sincerely,
John J. Williams, Jr., MBA
Gary L Johnson says
Shirley, I just learned of Buck’s passing and wanted to express my condolences and let you know I was thinking of you. Buck and I went on many rides selling Hope’s Windows and I will never forget our experiences. I am glad I had the opportunity to know Buck and work with him. Gary