Michael Jason (Willard) Wilhite was born January 24, 1979 in Tupelo, MS the son of Thomas Steve and Flora June Christian Wilhite of Ramer, Tennessee.He was united in marriage to Tiffany Irons on June 2, 2001.Mr. Wilhite was a Diesel mechanic . He was a Baptist in faith. He enjoyed working on semi trucks, tractors, rabbit hunting, but mostly spending time with his family.He is survived by his wife Tiffany (Irons) Wilhite, a daughter, Ashley and a son, Owen Wilhite of Ramer, TN; a brother, Sgt Jonathan Wilhite of El Paso, TX; a sister, Jennifer Wilhite Thomas and husband Justin of Marietta, MS; a grand mother Ruth Christian of Boonville, MS; 3 nieces, Hope Vandenheuvel, Shelbie Wilhite, and Adalyn Thomas; 2 nephews Nathan and Egan Wilhite; and a host of extended family and friends.He is preceded in death by his paternal grand parents Mr. Thomas Mearl and Mrs. Bernice Wilhite, and his maternal grandfather Howard Christian.