Rev. Don David White, passed away at home with his family by his side on Thursday, May 30, 2024. He was born to Grady and Sylvia White on May 22, 1946, in the Old Sardis community. After moving a few times, they settled in Ider. He graduated from Ider High School in 1966 playing football and basketball. Operating heavy equipment for many years with his Dad and brothers brought a dedicated work ethic carried on throughout his future jobs as a Milk Man, owning Don White’s Appliance store, and retiring as a Journeyman Electrician in 2005. He was ordained as a Baptist minister in October of 1982. Pastoring churches in the Stevenson/Fackler area for several years led to lifelong friendships. However, his time working as a jail minister was his true calling. His servant heart was always trying to help people. New Life Ministries in Ider has been his beloved home church for the last 12 years.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Sunday, June 2nd at New Life Ministries with Rev jeff Watkins and Rev. Ryan Watkins officiating. Burial will follow in Unity Cemetery in Henagar. The family will receive friends Saturday evening at New Life Ministries in Ider from 4 until 8 p.m.
He is survived by his loving wife and amazing caregiver of 56 years, Joan Smalley White. One daughter, Misty Joanna (Paul) Williams of Sylvania, AL. Two sons, Skyler Don (Brandi) White of Huntsville, AL, and David Leon (Jannah) White of Windermere, FL. Also, the apples of his eyes, three amazing granddaughters, Marleigh Jo and Jamison Claire Williams, and Jordan Elizabeth White and two wonderful chosen granddaughters, Molly and Mallory Smith; Sisters – Cathy Hannah, Linda Wilbanks, Brenda Huskey, Synthia White, and Debra (Derek) Greene; step-sisters – Sandra Chapman and Teresa Crawford (David); Brother – Ronnie (Joyce) White; step-brother – Danny Marston (Patricia); a multitude of nieces and nephews; special adopted family Kevin and Tammy Foster, Kristen Hale, Sarah Beth Wilson, and Loretta Bean
He was preceded in death by Father – Grady White, Mother – Sylvia Sparks White, Step-mother: Lois White, Son – Samuel Jordan White, Brother – Harold White, Sister – Sandra Gail White
Wilson Funeral Home and Crematory of Fort Payne is in charge of arrangements.
