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William E. "Gene" White
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William White Obituary
William Eugene "Gene" White, age 72, of Madison Heights, Va., passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 2, 2025. He was the husband of the late Nancy Mae Estis White.
Born in Lynchburg on February 19, 1953, he was the son of the late Woodrow Wilson White, Sr. and Leona Hendricks White. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Woodrow Wilson White, Jr. and Jerry Lee White.
Gene retired from Hepler Paving, and prior to that, he worked for many years at Simplimatic Automation. In his free time, he loved spending quiet days fishing-especially trout fishing, which brought him great joy.
He is survived by his nephew, Cory Lee White (Janice); two nieces, Kimberly White and Candace White; his sister-in-law, Dian F. White, and his dear friends, Hector, Donna, and Taylor Rodriguez.
At his request, no formal services will be scheduled. His ashes will be inurned next to his beloved wife.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org.
Whitten Monelison Chapel is serving the White family. To send condolences online, please visit www.whittenmonelison.com
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Monica
November 7, 2025
He will missed and remembered. One of the nicest people I ever met.
Kathy Carter Sligh
November 5, 2025
I remember Gene as long as I can remember. We all grew up together on White Rock Hill. A great guy as a kid, and as an adult. He and my brother David Carter hung around and go into "stuff" like kids do. Gene will be missed by many, many! RIP my friend
Jackie Nicely Eggleston
November 5, 2025
Condolences to Gene's (Martha's) family. We were the traveling gypsies going to Myrtle Beach each year, Harold & Sara Nicely, Harold & Debbie Nicely and Jackie and John Eggleston. Gene did a lot of fishing with my brother Harold. Nancy, Debbie and Jackie worked together at Monelison before her death. Gene will definitely be missed.
Alice Blackwell Tucker
November 5, 2025
Have so many great memories of Gene from our time at Guggenheimer playground and school. He was a great guy. My deepest sympathy and condolences to his family and friends.
Julie Cyrus
November 5, 2025
My husband has so many great memories of growing up with Gene aka Martha. He will live on in the hearts and minds of all the kids who grew up playing on Guggenheimer playground. RIP Martha.
Debbie floyd
November 5, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Gene and I worked together for many years
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