David "DW" Wayne Wilhoit

David “DW” Wayne Wilhoit, 85, of Carmel, passed away peacefully at home May 31, 2025. He was born February 4, 1940 in Indianapolis to the late Gerald Wayne and Martha Eva (Dilley) Wilhoit. After graduation from North Central High School, Dave entered the U.S. Marine Corps in October 1958. He proudly trained and served active duty until October 1962. During this time he was stationed at Camp Pendleton in California and Kane’ohe Bay in Hawaii. He also spent time at sea near Okinawa and in the South China Sea near Vietnam. He achieved the rank of Corporal, was awarded as a Rifle Expert, and entered the Marine Corps Reserve until he was honorably discharged in October 1964. After returning to Indianapolis, Dave worked in sales and in 1977 joined Pharmavite Corporation of Los Angeles as a Sales Representative. In his Midwest territory, he sold pharmaceutical supplements such as Nature Made Vitamins to key distributors. Working from his home office in Carmel just months shy of 40 years, he retired from Pharmavite in 2017. Dave’s lifelong love of racing drew his focus on the events and history of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, IndyCar, and IMSA Sports Cars. He even raced SCCA sports cars occasionally in the 1960’s and 70’s. In retirement, he was a Docent at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum. On June 25, 1983, he married Jolynne Fidger and they lived in Indianapolis and then Carmel. He was pleased to be a member of the White River Yacht Club where he really enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. Visitation will be Saturday, June 14, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. at Shirley Brothers Fishers-Castleton Chapel, 9900 Allisonville Road, Fishers. Food and drinks will be available during the visitation. Dave is survived by his loving wife of nearly 42 years, Jolynne Wilhoit; children: Melanie, Nick (Kiley), Weston (Bridgette); grandchildren: Lucie, Silas, Walker, Willa and Landon; sisters: Patricia Gordon and Pepper Cox; nephews: Mike, Rick, Ron; niece: Amy. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to charities that support America’s veterans such as Homes for Our Troops, Wounded Warrior Project, and the Gary Sinise Foundation.

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David "DW" Wayne Wilhoit

February 4, 1940 - May 31, 2025