Tom Whitestone: key obituary facts
Is Tom Whitestone dead? Yes. Tom Whitestone died on September 8, 2026, at age 62.
Cause of death: Tom Whitestone's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Tom Whitestone known for?
He was an American coach.
More about Tom Whitestone
Born: 10 April 1964.
Place of birth: Pittsfield.
Place of death: Harrisburg.
Gender: male.
Occupation: coach, professor.
Nationality: United States.
Title: AAD (Associate Athletic Director).
Tom Whitestone, an American sport coach and associate athletic director at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, died on September 8, 2026, aged 62.
Whitestone spent 37 years with Charlotte athletics, joining the university in 1987 and serving as associate athletic director until his retirement in 2024. Born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, he later became a familiar figure in the program’s operations and communications, representing the Charlotte 49ers and working with organizations including the NCAA and College Sports Communicators.
He was recognized by the Berkshire County Sports Hall of Fame in 2019 and was inducted into the UNC Charlotte Athletics Hall of Fame in 2026.