Jerry Pippin pays tribute to his long time friend of 60 plus years, Jerry Wilhite. Wilhite passed away on Thursday night ( April 21, 2011) They met as children in Sunday School in Church, attended high school together, and stayed involved in several business ventures, many friendship activities and for the past decade, Wilhite 's life took many turns but at one time he was a very successful businessman and always looked for ways to help out his fellow man.