Allen Ray Wilhoit

Allen Ray Wilhoit, 72, of Knoxville, TN, and formerly of Greeneville, TN, passed away on January 13, 2022, surrounded by family. Allen was a graduate of The University of Tennessee Knoxville and an active member of the community. As a true volunteer, he served as a former President of the Tennessee Society of CPA’s Knoxville Chapter, a member of the American Society of CPA’s National Committee, former Assistant District Governor of Rotary International, former President of North Knoxville Rotary Club, and proudly served in the Tennessee National Guard as a Second Lieutenant, Marksman, honorable discharge. He was a financial advisor with Northwestern Mutual Financial for over 30 years. Allen is survived by his wife of 47 years, Mary Anne Sheridan Wilhoit; his brother, George Mac Wilhoit; his children Anna Wilhoit Sacks & Dr Benjamin Sacks, Megan Wilhoit Jones and Christopher Jones, Thomas Allen Wilhoit and Dawn McKinney Wilhoit, and Joseph P Wilhoit and Stephanie Muecke; his grandchildren, Vivi, Josie Pearl, Will, and Oliver Sacks; Ashlyn, Kiersten, Rory, and Luke Man, Shelby Jones; Ella, Mary and Sullivan Wilhoit, Tucker and Tatum McKinney; Bergen Muecke; his Uncle Austin (Helen) Wilhoit of Greeneville, TN; his Aunt Jane Wilhoit (Joe) Weems of Dandridge, TN; his many cousins, brothers and sisters in law, nieces and nephews; his closest friend, Larry May and family. Allen was preceded in death by his son, Phillip S. Wilhoit, and his parents George C. Rusty Wilhoit and Thelma Mae (Justis) Wilhoit. There will be a memorial service on March 5, 2022, at Bookwalter United Methodist Church. When we remember dad, we think of family, friends, integrity and adventure. We cherish the time we spent with him, sharing his love of fishing, camping, hunting, traveling and riding motorcycles. He held friendships across time, and cared as if a day hadn’t passed. He was a steady presence in our lives and whether family or friend, he could be counted on. The memory of the man willing to take any adventure with us will keep him close to our hearts.