Jimmy Ray Wilhelm

Mr. Jimmy Ray Wilhelm, age 85, of State Road passed away Friday, December 4, 2020 at Pruitt Health of Elkin. Mr. Wilhelm was born November 19, 1935 in Yadkin County to William Edward and Olivia White Wilhelm.

Mr. Wilhelm was a member of Island Ford Baptist Church and retired from Chatham Manufacturing.

To our family, Jimmy Ray Wilhelm was known as Jim, Daddy, and Papa. These names are individually special to each of us. Far beyond the special name, title, or role he played in each of our lives was an even greater man. His faith and love for the Lord covered us all with comfort and confidence. He was patient, understanding, and humble. His life will continue on through each of us forever, providing us with the ultimate example of being a parent, spouse, grandparent, great grandparent, and most importantly a follower of the Lord. We will miss you, Papa, but we are so very thankful for the time God allowed you to be in our lives. With all of our love, until the day that we may meet again.

“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” (John 14:27)

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Pearl Stiller, Gertie Martin, Mozelle DeHart, Peggy Holleman; brothers, Carley Wilhelm, Bill Wilhelm, Ervin Wilhelm; special nephew, Walter Lee DeHart; and spec ial sister-in-law, Pauline Winebarger Finley.

Survivors include: his loving wife of 66 years, Aline Winebarger Wilhelm of the home; daughters, Pamela Dawn Vestal and husband Terry of Boonville, Sonya Dee Floyd of State Road, Lesa Jewel Wilhelm of Jonesville; grandchildren, Dr. Joni Allgood and husband Jon, Derek Vestal, Austin Paul Wilhelm Speas and wife Rebecca; great-grandchildren, Alexander Allgood, Addilyn Allgood, Magnolia Speas; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be conducted Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Elkin Funeral Service Chapel with Dr. Charlie Kennedy officiating. Burial will follow in Crestwood Memorial Gardens. Mr. Wilhelm will lie-in-state Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Island Ford Baptist Church, 2124 NC Hwy 67, Jonesville, NC 28642.