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William Arvel White age 88 of Athens passed from this life on June 20, 2020.
He was born in Limestone County on October 29, 1931 to parents William Arthur and Edna Lee White. Mr. White was a Veteran of the United States Navy. After coming home he worked at Monsanto in Decatur until he left to pursue his passion of being a full time farmer.
There will be a 5pm Graveside Service Monday at Valley View Cemetery with Jeff May officiating. Visitation is from 3pm until 4:30pm at Spry Funeral Home.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Faye Newman White and 2 sisters Barbara White and Loree Armstrong.
Mr. White is survived by sons Grant (Alecia) White of Athens, AL; Mark (Beth) White of Houston, TX. Seven grandchildren Caleb (Bethany) White, Bailee White, Aubree White, Ben White, Liam White, Leah (Daniel) Bailey, Lauren (Dan) Norton. Seven great-grandchildren. Brothers Bobby White, Dickie White, Ronald White, Steve White, Michael White. Sisters Janice Norton, Glenda Stinnett, Diane Johnson, Joyce Hagood, Carolyn Hargrove.
Pallbearers will be Caleb White, Ben White, Pete Hargrove, Ronnie White, Rodney Herndon and Michael Norton.
