James Allen White “Jimmy”, 69, born October 12, 1951, went home to be with the Lord on October 17, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Evelyn and Austin White and his baby sister, Judith Johnson.
Jimmy’s home church was Maple Hill Baptist Church. He was a friend to everyone he met and he had a way of making everyone feel special and could always make you laugh. He would do anything for the people he cared about. Jimmy was his happiest in the great outdoors on a sunny day feeding the hummingbirds and making beaded jewelry. His love for Indian artifacts led us to believe the family history of being part Cherokee may very well be true.
Veterans held a special place in Jimmy’s heart. While he was able, he helped veterans, much like himself, by volunteering with the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA).
Following a tour in Vietnam serving his country in the Army, he began working at the U. S. Postal Service and later became a boiler maker and was a member of Local #667 until 1996.
He is survived by his wife, Pamela Ramsey White; daughter, Jacqueline Mitchell (Chase) of Pensacola, FL; sons, Chase Daniels (Latasha) of Charleston; Scott White (Georgie) of Fairmont; and his beloved yorkie, Bella who gave him great comfort. Also left to cherish his memory are his 7 grandchildren, Brookline and Lyric Mitchell; EJ, Devyn, and Aryanna Daniels; Scottie and Whitney White; his in-laws, Dora and Curtis Ramsey who Jimmy loved dearly. Many memories will be held close by Jimmy’s siblings “the 6 J’s” John White (Linda) of Smithfield, VA; Jennifer Johnson of Charleston, Joline Brady (John) of Hurricane, and Janetta Cambron (Mark) of Fultondale, AL. He also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
There will be a private family gathering at Stevens & Grass Funeral Home, Malden. Graveside service with military honors will be at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2020 at Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, Dunbar, with Rev. Danny Miller officiating.
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, it is mandated by the Governor and the CDC that proper facial coverings be worn and that social distancing be observed.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, 130 Academy Drive, Dunbar, WV 25064 to assist with flag placement on Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day, as well as, Wreaths Across America or to the Paralyzed Veterans of America, 801 Eighteenth NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20006.
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