Southwestern Oklahoma State University mourns the loss of, a freshman member of the SWOSU Football team who passed away on Tuesday.was a fine young man who I had the pleasure to meet," SWOSU President Randy Beutler said. "The SWOSU community is saddened by this tragic loss, and we know this is a very hard time for all of Jackson's family and friends. We extend condolences to all."Wilhite graduated from Norman North High School last May and enrolled at SWOSU in August, where he quickly won the starting kicker position during fall camp. He appeared in nine games for the Bulldogs last fall, connecting on 20-of-21 extra point attempts and 3-of-6 field goals."Since arriving at SWOSU in August, Jackson embraced being a Bulldog and was a model student-athlete while competing for our football team," SWOSU Athletic Directorsaid. "We are sending our thoughts and prayers to Jackson's family to help comfort them following this sudden loss."Funeral services for Jackson will take place on Tuesday, February 5th, at 1:00 pm at First Baptist Church in Norman. Visitation with the family will be held on Monday night from 6:00 - 8:00 pm, also at First Baptist Church."Jackson was a special kid who was able to make a profound impact on our program in a short time," SWOSU Head Coachsaid. "He was a tremendous representative of Southwestern Oklahoma State University and a hard-working, dedicated teammate to his brothers on the football field. Jackson was a very family-oriented young man and we are extending our deepest condolences to his parents, Joe and Melinda, along with his family and friends."