Freddie Wayne White

Freddie Wayne White obituary, Tompkinsville, KY

Freddie Wayne White

Freddie White Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Yokley-Trible Funeral Home on Oct. 28, 2025.

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Freddie Wayne White, 69, of Tompkinsville, KY passed away Monday, October 27th, at The Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY.
Freddie was born in Monroe County, KY on May 25, 1956, a son of the late Lillie May (Brown) and Dennis E White.
He married the love of his life Angela Norris, December 23, 1989 at the Monroe County Court House.
He was an avid outdoors man, deer hunting and fishing were some of his favorites. He was a Logger and had retired from the KY State Highway Department and was of the Baptist faith.
Freddie is survived by his wife of 35 years, Angela (Norris) White, a daughter, Brittany, wife of John Ross Branham, a son, Jacob White, all of Tompkinsville, KY; He is also survived by 3 grandchildren, Memphis White, Ellie Barnett & John Branham.
Freddie is also survived by five sisters, Susie, wife of Kent Smith and Reva, wife of Jackie Trent, all of Clay County, TN; Charlene, wife of Joe Eagle Page, Linda Strong, and Jeanette, wife of Jonathan Hagan, all of Tompkinsville, KY. four brothers, Ron "Buddy" White, husband of Debra, Willie "Jake" White, husband of Vickie, Stevie White and Charles White, all of Tompkinsville, KY;
Preceded in death by his parents, Dennis and Lillie White and half-brother, D.T. White.
Funeral Service will be held 1:00 PM on Thursday, October 30th at Yokley Trible Funeral Home in Tompkinsville, KY. Brother Elijah Smith will officiate.
Visitation will be held 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, October 29th and 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Thursday, October 30th at Yokley Trible Funeral Home.
Burial, Center Point Cemetery.
Memorial donations requested to the Center Point Cemetery.
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