James Otis Wilhite Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of James Otis Wilhite (Marshall, Missouri) is shared. James Otis, born on September 7, 1940, passed away on October 4, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert Napoleon Wilhite and Lillie Lorene Sailor Wilhite; and his sister Stella Ann Gorrell. He is survived by: his wife Judy; his children, Barry Wilhite (Vickie), Vanessa Gill (Tyrone) and Andrea Keller (Dave); and his grandchildren, Leslie, Michael, Treavor, James, Erica, Alexis, Derrick and Nikki. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 7th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home (226 S Odell Ave, Marshall, MO 65340). A burial will be held on Wednesday, October 7th 2026 at 11:15 AM at the Hazel Grove Cemetery (25277 135th Ln, Marshall, MO 65340).
The family suggest memorials to Alzheimer's Association or Dementia Society of America.
