Emery White, was born on September 4, 1982, in Whiteriver, Arizona. He entered into eternal rest on January 25, 2026, in Lakeside, Arizona.
He was a beloved father, husband, son, brother, and friend whose presence brought warmth, laughter, and love to all who knew him. His memory will forever live on in the hearts of his family and community.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Paul and Wilma Johnson; and his mother, Wanda Johnson.
Emery is lovingly survived by his father, Emerson Cubby White; his spouse, Kimberly Josay; two daughters, Anne Marie White and Emira White; a son, Kwali White; a brother, Eric White; two sisters, Sylvia (David) Thompson and Evelyn (Lucky) Gregg; and many other relatives and friends.
A wake will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at his home in East Fork, Arizona.
The funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m., on Friday, February 6, 2026, at New Harvest Church in East Fork, Arizona, with Pastor Rencher Paxson Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Cedar Shade Cemetery in Seven Mile.
Pallbearers are Leander Swift, Frederick Nelson, Terence Walker, Adonis Thompson, Delvin James, Jamal Gregg, Buford Lee, and Melvin Swift.
The Honorary Pallbearers are, Eric White, Deriek White, Byron White, Jordan Johnson, Arlo Johnson, Jacob Johnson, Jarrett Johnson, Alvin Johnson, David Thompson, Lucky Gregg, Nathaniel Yardley , Gabriel Johnson, Joaquin Wycliff, Lemuel Edwards, Nyjoel Declay, Geils Declay, Eldon Declay Jr., Gary George, Nikhil Anderson, Arvin Walker, Eddie Cook Jr., Edward Ethelbah, Lionel Walker, Jeremiah Johnson, Eugen Josay, Fernando Josay, Elton Ethelbah, Levitto Tessay, Lyle Tessler, Alex Walker, Mikey Zahgotah, Wilson Zahgotah, Ernest Zahgotah, Damian Bonito, Brian Boniro Jr., Kenneth Bonito, Troit Bonito, and Kymani Bonito.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
320 N. 9th Street, Show Low, AZ 85901

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