Lawrence "Bo" White, age 87 of Bostic

Lawrence "Bo" White, age 87 of Bostic died Monday, September 29, 2025.

Lawrence was born October 22, 1937, in Rutherford County and was a son of the late Howard Doyle White and Mary Ruth Melton White.

Bo, as he was known to his family and friends was a graduate of Sunshine High School in the Class of 1956 and he served his country in the United States Army from 1961 until 1964. Bo was a graduate of the Nashville Diesel College, and he worked in the Maintenance Department for Cone Mills where he retired. He was also a member of Salem United Methodist Church.

In December of 1973 he married Martha Jean McFarland, and they remained married for 52 years until her death in 2025. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Gwendolyn White Gettys.

Survivors include his brother, Gary White and wife Vickie of New Bern, his niece Kelly White Turner, his nephew, Chris White and many caring friends, neighbors and church members.

The memorial service was held October 3 in The Padgett and King Chapel with Rev. Kathy Earley officiating. Military honors were accorded by the Rutherford County Honor Guard.

Memorials may be made to Salem United Methodist Church, PO Box 220, Bostic, NC 28018.

An online guest registry is available at http://www.padgettking.com

Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.