James “Jim” Porter White Sr., 89, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 17, 2025.
For many years, Jim and his wife owned Mechanical Systems Corporation, a local Huntsville, AL business, in the mechanical contractor industry. After retiring, he loved traveling internationally, playing golf at Valley Hill Country Club, and helping serve at his church.
He was preceded in death by his father, William Hubert White; mother, Willouise Tempie Carter; brother, Bill White; and his beloved wife, Patricia A. White. Survivors include his sons, James White Jr. (Lisa), and Gary White (Cindy); daughter, Tanya Hinds; grandchildren, Brett White (Allie), Victoria Reddick (Landon), Brandon White, Lauren Hinds, and Will Hinds; and five great-grandchildren.
A graveside service, directed by Laughlin Service Funeral Home, will be held on Friday, January 24th, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Maple Hill Cemetery. Pastors Chris Martin and Donald Wright will be officiating with Tyler Henderson singing.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Huntsville Senior Center for Meals on Wheels, American Red Cross blood drive, or the Latham Church building renovation fundraiser.