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Percy White Obituary

Percy R. White

Percy R. White "Rip" departed this life Friday, Dec. 24, 2010, at his residence at 114 Winston St., Greensboro, N.C. He was born Jan. 14, 1953, to Louise R. Abrams.

Percy is survived by two children, La'Tashe Walker, of Lynchburg, and Chebella Moore, of Burlington, N.C.; three grandchildren, Simeon, Zyon and Chacelon; two sisters, Nancy A. Hamlet and Sabrina L. Davis, both of Lynchburg; two brothers, Larry O. Abrams (Donna), of Forest, and Gregory L. Abrams, of Lynchburg; best friend, Jake Whitted, of Lynchburg; special friend, Wayne Richardson, of Greensboro, N.C.; a devoted niece, Derwina L. Andrews (Clyde), of Lynchburg; and a host of nieces, nephews and loyal friends.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 31, 2010, at Community Funeral Home, with the Rev. Johnson officiating. Interment will be in Baptist Cemetery on Wiggington Road. The family is receiving friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010, at Community Funeral Home. The cortege will assemble at the funeral home. Condolences may be

e-mailed to comfuneral

@aol.com. Community Funeral Home is directing.

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Published by The News & Advance on Dec. 29, 2010.

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Kat,Alice,Jimmy,and James Poindexter

December 31, 2010

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

December 30, 2010

Ms. Bell I am sorry for your lost. Rip was a dear friend to our family.
Love,
Katie(Lil Bits) Ross
Jacksonville, Florida

December 30, 2010

To the Abrams family,God will give you the strength and the peace that surpass all understanding each day that passes.
Much Love,
Lil Minnie

B Lewis

December 29, 2010

Mrs Abrams, So sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers, GOD will see you through this time of sorrow. Percy is in a much better place now.

Karen Skinner

December 29, 2010

Abrams Family,
Rip will be sadly missed by many. I asked GOD to embrace you all during this sad time. I can see his beautiful smile, and his charming personalty. Ms Bell and Family know that he is no longer suffering. Look to GOD for your guidance. Love always The Skinner Family
MN, NC, & VA

Stephanie Taheri

December 29, 2010

We extend our heart-felt condolences to the family of our friend, Mr. Percy White.

"Rip" is a special friend of the Ghotbi-Taheri Family. We are heart-broken and sad to hear of this special loss. We will miss his kind and loving heart, and forever cherish his warm smile. We Love you Rip and will miss you deeply. Rest in Peace our Friend.

The Ghotbi-Taheri Family
(Stephanie, Hamid & Persia), Greensboro, NC

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