Michael White

Michael White obituary, Asheboro, NC

Michael White

Michael White Obituary

Visit the Ridge Funeral Home & Cremation Service website to view the full obituary.

Michael Dean White, 71, of Asheboro, died Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Randolph Health in Asheboro.

Funeral service will be announced in the coming days.

Mr. White was born on June 26, 1954, in Randolph Co., the son of the late Calvin White and Juanita Lassiter White. He had an expansive career working for Champagne Dye, Prestige Industries, Energizer, and Black & Decker. He enjoyed various outside activities like fishing, hunting, and traveling but also enjoyed doing crafts, going to the local concerts around Asheboro and spending time with his family, especially his grandkids who knew him as "Paw Paw Dean" or "Dino". Mr. White was a man who loved life and people. He never met a stranger and could hold a conversation forever with anyone willing.

In addition to his parents, Mr. White was preceded in death by his brother, Todd Thomas White.

He is survived by his daughter, Amanda Jean White Stevens (Robert); grandchildren, Matthew Hogue, Jacob Hogue, Isaiah Hogue, Desirae Stevens, Zeanna Stevens; great grandchildren, Lukas Hogue, Lance Hogue; nephew, Josh White; niece Ashley Ellis; great niece and nephew, Braden Ellis and Brynna Ellis.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Ridge Funeral Home & Cremation Service

908 Albemarle Road, Asheboro, NC 27203

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