Jerry White, Sr., age 74

Jerry White, Sr., age 74, of Bostic, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2016.

Born September 9, 1941 in Rutherford County, he was a son to the late P.G. White, Sr. and Grace Condrey White. He was a graduate of Harris High School, class of 1959 and a member of Mt. Harmony Baptist Church. Jerry worked for Spindale Mills and Cone Mills-Florence Plant for many years. He enjoyed farming and doing outside work.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine White; two brothers, P.G. White, Jr. and Jimmy Ray White.

Survivors include one daughter, LaDonna Earwood and husband, James of Valdese; three sons, Jerry White, Jr. of Morganton, Kevin S. White and wife, Shelly of Cary and Jon White also of Morganton; one sister, Josephine White and sister-in-law, Joyce White Greene both of Forest City. Nine grandchildren also survive him.

Funeral services were conducted at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Reverend Kevin White and Reverend Bob Philbeck officiating. Burial will be private for the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association, PO Box 96011, Washington D.C. 20090 or to the American Heart Association, 4217 Glen Allen, VA 23060.

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements.