Cornelius Dee White III

WHITE Cornelius Dee White III "Dee" passed away peacefully on Friday, December 16, 2011 at the age of 59. He was born in New Orleans, LA on July 17, 1952, to his mother, Beverly Bisso White and to his father, the late Cornelius Dee White Jr. "Jack". Beloved husband of Jessica Lancaster White and devoted father of Megan Mallory White (Erin Frazier), Ellen Barrett White Green (Richard), Meredith Carlisle White, and Cornelius Dee White IV "Neal". Brother of Susan White Sharp, and uncle to many cherished nieces and nephews. He was a lifelong resident of Old Metairie, and grew up attending Metairie Park Country Day School. He was the President of Crescent Construction Company in Metairie, which he enjoyed running with his father for many years, and a Vice President of E.N. Bisso & Son. Dee married the love of his life on May 26, 1979, and spent over 32 wonderful years by her side. He was a true sportsman who could often be found hunting in the hills of Mississippi or fishing off the Gulf Coast. Dee had a great passion for the outdoors which he loved to share with his family and many friends. He is much loved and will be greatly missed. In Lieu Of Flowers, Memorial Contributions May Be Made In The Honor Of Mr. White To The American Heart Association, P.O. Box 159, Destrehan, La 70047-0159 (504) 456-7224 or Metairie Park Country Day School. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Service at LAKE LAWN METAIRIE FUNERAL HOME, 5100 Pontchar-train Blvd. at 2:00PM on Monday, December 19, 2011. To view and sign the Family Guest Book, go to www.lakelawnmetairie.com.