Gregory White

Gregory White obituary, Elkins, WV

Gregory White

Gregory White Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Tomblyn Funeral Home and Cremation Service on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Gregory Wayne "Greg" White, age 55 years, a resident of Harman, WV, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV following a sudden illness. He was born August 18, 1969 in Elkins, a son of Ellen VanDevender White of Harman and the late Troy C. White. Also surviving is his partner of eighteen years, Danica Cooper of Harman; two daughters, Abigail White at home and Alexis Markley of Coalton; one brother, Darryl White and Jordan Price of Elkins. Also surviving are one granddaughter, Racelynn Waugaman; one niece, Leah White and one nephew, Kameron White. In addition to his father, he is also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jacob Lee and Geraldine K. VanDevender; paternal grandparents, John C. and Bertha G. White and infant brother, Rick White. Greg was a graduate of Harman High School and studied criminal justice for one year at Davis & Elkins College. He was a Security Guard at Timberline Homeowners Association, Inc. and was owner of AA Design. He was a twenty five year member of the Harman Volunteer Fire Department, Company 46 where he was also Assistant Fire Chief. He was a member of the Dolly Sods Search and Rescue Team and was President of the PTSO at Harman School. Greg was very talented, could design or build anything and was an avid Steelers Football fan. He was a protestant by faith.
Friends may call from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm Monday, August 11, 2025 at the Dry Fork Assembly of God Church. A funeral service will be held at 7:00 pm Monday, August 11th from the church with Pastor Justin Murray officiating. Greg's request for cremation will be honored. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Harman Volunteer Fire Department, P. O. Box 125, Harman, WV 26270 in memory of Greg. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Gregory Wayne "Greg" White. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.
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