Thomas Michael "Tommy" White Sr.

Thomas Michael "Tommy" White Sr.

Thomas White Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Usrey Brown Funeral Service on Aug. 20, 2025.

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Thomas "Tommy" Michael White Sr., 77, of Talladega, AL passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. A celebration of life ceremony will be held in his honor at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Usrey Funeral Home of Talladega with Todd Henderson officiating. His family will receive friends at the funeral home for one hour prior to the service.

Tommy was a native of Eastaboga but spent most of his life in Talladega. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, and he was the owner and operator of Discount Tire in Talladega.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Horace and Sarah White.

Mr. White is survived by his wife, Melissa White; son, Michael White (Gayle); daughter, Missy Hopper (Lane); grandchildren, Emelia White and Madeline White, and brother, Ricky White (Rhonda).

In lieu of flowers, Mr. White's family asks that you make a donation in his memory to the charity of your choice.

Online condolences may be offered at www.usreyfuneralhome.com.

Usrey Funeral Home of Talladega is directing the services.

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

Usrey Brown Funeral Service

516 East North Street P.O. Box 299, Talladega, AL 35161

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