WILHITE, Benjamin deTar Life Lost, Big Difference Made. Benjamin deTar Wilhite: 8-5-1988 through 3-8-2020 He was known as Ben to many and often confused with his " big" brother, called by the same name. He was known as Bubby, Benjamin and "Bub" to his fraternal family and they were always touched by his capacity to love, share and protect. He was known as "Benji" to his lovely wife, of 4 years, Elizabeth Sandlin Wilhite. Ben and her family call her "Lizzy" and that name too was the name of one of Benjamin's siblings. Yes, names are a bit complicated/ yet simple in the Wilhite family tree. Benjamin deTar Wilhite was a young man who loved life, loved the people in his life and attempted to live life to it's fullest. Through that perspective, he sought to create, to inspire, to challenge and to care for all within his reach. He was all about uplifting those around him to be better, and to find more in the substance of life. He died tragically on Sunday Mar 8, 2020 at the age of 31, after a life spent pursing the things that he loved and with positively touching the lives of so many. Ben is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth Sandlin Wilhite, and her parents, Bill and Rexanna and his sister in law, Taylor all from Southlake, TX. He is also survived by his mom, Jill Palmer Wilhite, ( Dallas) ; his dad, John deTar and his wife Marilla, and their daughter Leela, His "second " dad, Dan, and his wife, Marsha Brock/ Hearin Wilhite, his siblings: Lizzy Schwab, and husband Michael and two sons; Ben Wilhite and wife, Claire and two daughters and Emily Barke, and her husband, Tyler and as well by his grandmother, Mary Lou deTar in Michigan. Ben was a graduate of Highland Park High School, a student at TCU, a graduate of UT Dallas. Through his later college days and in the start of his career, he was a junior associate at SunTx capital partners. Later, he became a founding partner at Caruth Capital partners and had been an advocate and a board member at Crossfire Kids and other Dallas Non profit organizations. He and Liz have invested the last several years of their lives making a difference in our community. Benjamin/Bubby will be remembered for his free spirit, his limitless capacity to pursue life, his caring heart and his fun-loving mindset. Ben expressed his faith in God in a quiet and very personal way. He often would just "talk to God", (and himself) in times of decision and conflict. Ben will be remembered as a true friend and loyal partner and for his often-brilliant capacities to see business opportunity and to bring innovative solutions to a complex world. He will be missed by all. The memorial services will be held at 12 PM on March 13, 2020 at: Sparkman Hillcrest, 7405 W. Northwest Highway, Dallas, Texas ( just west of NorthPark mall). A Celebration of Life Event will be held at 2 PM that day at: The Granada Theatre 3524 Greenville Ave. Dallas, TX 75206. Donations in Ben's honor may be made to: Crossfire Kids or Suicide & Crisis Center of North Texas by visiting their websites.