Ralph A. Willhite South Jacksonville - Ralph A. Willhite, 65, of South Jacksonville, died Friday, June 28, 2024, in Jacksonville. He was born January 11, 1959, in Macomb, the son of James and Cris Willhite. Ralph married Cheryl Burgess on May 9, 1981, at Grace United Methodist Church in Jacksonville, and she survives. Ralph is also survived by two sons, Drake (Ciara) Willhite of Jacksonville and Drew (Taylor) Willhite of Murrayville; three grandchildren, Clarissa, Haven, and Hazel and an additional grandchild expected in September. He is also survived by his siblings, Jim (Madolyn) Willhite of Waukegan, Ed (Angie) Willhite and Tese (Mike) Atkins, both of The Villages, Florida, and Bill (Shannon) Willhite of Chesterfield, Missouri, and several nieces and nephews. Ralph was a 1977 graduate of Jacksonville High School where he played football and participated in track. He was a diesel mechanic at Centre State International Trucks, formerly Byers International, in Jacksonville for over 42

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