James Wilhoit, Iii

Mr. James N. “Jim” Wilhoit, III of Winston-Salem, NC and formerly of Charlottesville, VA passed away Monday, February 25, 2019 at his home.  He was born in Charlottesville, VA, the son of the late James N. Wilhoit, Jr. and Norma Wheeling Wilhoit.  Jim was a graduate of the University of Virginia where he received his Law Degree.  He received a Virginia Law Degree from the University of Richmond and his JD from Georgetown University and George Washington University. He worked as Council for National Right to Work and other corporations and associations.  He made winning arguments before the Supreme Court four times.  After twenty five years he retired from Law and became an American Furniture Antique Dealer in Old Town Alexandria.  Eight years ago Jim moved to Winston-Salem and joined Mitchell Prime Properties.  Survivors include his sister, Elizabeth Wilhoit Benoit of Winston-Salem; his niece, Elizabeth “Libbie” Lanier and husband, William L. Lanier, III of Winston-Salem; his nephew, George Coltrane Benoit and wife, Julie of Columbia, SC; two great nieces and two great nephews.  A Celebration of Jim’s life will be held Sunday, March 3, 2019 from 4:00 until 6:00 PM at the home of his sister in Winston-Salem.  Memorials may be made to Saint Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 2575 Parkway Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27103.  The arrangements are by Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek.  Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com.