WHITE, Herbert Russell “Huddy” of Hermitage age 76, October 8, 2010. Preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Elma White; brother, Bobby C. White. Survived by his wife of 54 years, Nancy Mitchell White; daughters, Mary Dalton, Nancy (Tim) NeSmith, Stephanie (Sean) McMackin; son, Herbert Russell “Russ” (Yvette) White Jr.; grandchildren, Stephanie Moore, Julianne (Justin) Kowrach, Alyssa Dalton, Wil Dalton, Lauren NeSmith, Lindsey NeSmith, Sarah White, Trevor McMackin, Samantha McMackin, Elijah McMackin, Gabriel McMackin, Tabitha McMackin; sister, Rebecca Reed; brother, Harold (Olivia) White; sister-in-law, Norma White; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Russell graduated from Donelson High School and George Peabody College. After working thirty-three years in the field of mental retardation in Tennessee, Florida and Texas, he was Deputy Commissioner of Health and Environment for Tennessee. He served as Commissioner of Health in Gov. Ned McWherter’s Cabinet from 1991-1995. After retirement, he served on the boards of McKendree Village, The Clover Bottom Developmental Center and the Metro Nashville Employee Benefit Board. He was a member of Hermitage United Methodist Church. Funeral service to be conducted 10:00 a.m. Monday October 11, 2010 at Hermitage United Methodist Church with Dr. Gary Speich and Rev. Allen Black officiating. Interment to follow in Hermitage Memorial Gardens, family to serve as Pallbearers. Visitation with the family will be Sunday from 2-6 p.m. at Hibbett & Hailey Funeral Home and 1 hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Alive Hospice 1718 Patterson St. Nashville, TN 37203, Hermitage United Methodist Church Benevolent Fund 205 Belinda Drive Hermitage, TN 37076 or McKendree Village Foundation Golden Cross Benevolent Care Fund 4343 Lebanon Rd. Hermitage, TN. Condolences may be offered at www. hibbetthaileyfh.com. Arrangements by HIBBETT & HAILEY FUNERAL HOME 429 Donelson Pike Nashville, TN 37214 (615)883-2361.
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