Harold was the son of Harold T. White, Sr. and Thelma P. Howerin. He was born on September 12, 1935 in Norfolk. His family moved back to their home in North Carolina where he grew up.
After serving in the United States Air Force, he married Stephany Fussell White. Together they had four children. After living several years in North Carolina, they moved to Virginia, first living in Hampton then settling in Beaverdam. Harold worked as a welder at the North Anna Power Station and mail carrier in Glen Allen.
After retirement, Harold enjoyed woodworking, reading, talking politics, and working in his yard. Harold was a Christian and longtime member of Elon Baptist Church, where he served as deacon before he was unable to attend. He took great pride in his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Harold is survived by his wife Stephany, his sister Delores Paul (Don), his sister-in-law Libby Jennette (Sonny), his brother-in-law David Fussell (Sally), his children Lynn (Pam), Betsy (Jim), Julie (Tim), and David (Christina.), his grandchildren Emily (Derek), Jay (Brooke), Andy (Christine), Barrett, Hunter, Ann Conway, and Cada, and his great-grandchildren Sydney, Jude, Quinn, and Virginia. Harold is also survived by several beloved cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 10 am to 11 am on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Elon Baptist Church 14031 Verdon Rd, Ruther Glen, VA 22546. The funeral will begin at 11:00 with interment in the Elon Baptist Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Elon Baptist Church Cemetery fund, in care of Sheila Woody.
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