John Wesley White Sr.

John Wesley White Sr. obituary

John Wesley White Sr.

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9

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9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

First Virginia Ave. Baptist Church

3601 Virginia Ave., Louisville, KY 40211

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Oct

9

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First Virginia Ave. Baptist Church

3601 Virginia Ave., Louisville, KY 40211

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John White Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by A. D. Porter & Sons Funeral Home - Downtown on Oct. 3, 2025.

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John Wesley White, Sr, 83, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2025. He was a member of First Virginia Ave. Missionary Baptist Church, and a Navy Veteran. He is survived by his children, John White, Jr., (Sophia) and Marlana White; grandchildren, Alexandria White, John W. White, III, Jordan White and Jeriah White; great-granddaughter, Alayna White; siblings, Lucille Swindle, Dennis White (Juanita) and Kenneth White (Alice) and a host of family and friends. Visitation: 9am-11am Thursday, October 9, 2025 at First Virginia Ave. Missionary Baptist Church, 3601 Virginia Ave., funeral service to follow at 11am, burial in KY Veterans Cemetery.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

9

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

First Virginia Ave. Baptist Church

3601 Virginia Ave., Louisville, KY 40211

Send Flowers

Oct

9

Service

11:00 a.m.

First Virginia Ave. Baptist Church

3601 Virginia Ave., Louisville, KY 40211

Send Flowers

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.