Earnest C. White, Sr., 70, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Saturday, September 25, 2021, at his residence. Earnest was a skilled craftsman, fisherman, and woodsman. He was raised on the river, and loved being on the water. He had a memorable personality and was known for riding his horses through town and his hand-made gunstocks and knives. He loved his whole family and enjoyed spending time and sharing stories with them. He is survived by one son, Earnest Lee White, Jr. (Shannon); one daughter, Jessica Ann Massie (Robert); one brother, Billy R. White; one sister, Nellie White Lomenick; ten grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia A. White; his parents, Alvie and Emer Gene Highland White; one brother, Raymond White; and two sisters, Polly White Blocker and Shirley White Walker. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted with arrangements.
