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JAMES WHITE Obituary
Abilene
James Andrew "J.A." White, 90, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2012. The family will have a private memorial service for the celebration of his life at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by Community Memorial Funeral Home, 1443 N. 2nd. St.
James was born November 19, 1921 to John Preston and Rosa Lee (Gladen) White in Wizard Wells, Texas. He married Esther Belle Tarpley on November 20, 1944.
James worked very hard to support his family, working for Stephenville Bus Station and the Abilene Fire Department for 18 years. He retired from Taylor County and continued to work in his family business, White's Pick Up and Delivery Service.
James was a kind, quiet, and gentle man always with a warm smile and a joyful whistle. He was a Baptist.
Preceding him in death were his parents; his brothers, Rob, Bud, and John White; and his sisters, Lillie, Annie, Ollie and Clara Lee.
Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Esther Belle Tarpley White of Abilene; his sons, James Ray White and Jerry White both of Big Spring, Donnie Eugene White and wife, Renee of Hutto, TX and Gary Lynn White of Buffalo Gap; his daughters, Belinda Joyce White , Theresa Marie Flores, and Libby Cooper and husband, Victor all of Abilene; a brother, John Clinton White of Ft. Worth; grandchildren, Regina Rodriguez, Jennifer Cupp, Stephanie White, Cassie Beach, Nikki Beach, Jason Edwards, Shane White and Casey White; and nine great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Abilene Fire Department.
You may view and sign guestbook at www.communitymemorialfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for JAMES WHITE
James Bragg
January 13, 2012
So sorry for your loss. He was a great man.
From a Retired Fire Fighter
theresa f
January 12, 2012
To a great dad we all love you and we will miss you everyday but think of that great reunion when we will all be together again love you daddy
MSG Clouser Yvonne
January 12, 2012
My prayers and my deepest sympathy are with you Belle and Theresa and Family as well as to Regina, and Jennifer and the rest of the grandchildren. I will remember Mr. White as a very nice and kind person. Every time I saw him he stood quite but strong and tall. He was always kind to me and I know he was to my parents when they were alive. I love you all. May the Good Lord strengthen you during this diffcult and trying time.
regina rodriguez
January 12, 2012
grandpa, you were the sweetest man that i have ever known. you were a hard worker! you always took care of your family. you and granny set great examples for all of us to follow. i know you loved granny and your family with all of your heart. we will take care of granny. you will always be thought of and loved forever. i know that you will always be fishing and looking down upon us. i love you grandpa. I will miss you dearly!
Gary White
January 12, 2012
My Dad was a good and honest person that always took the time to help us when we needed good advice or whatever we needed. He was the best father anyone could ask for and he worked hard and loved his family and my Mom is the luckiest woman in the world to have shared 67 wonderful years with such a great man! Love you Dad! I'll miss you and will never forget you, zGod bless you!
ANGELA WYLIE-MOORE
January 12, 2012
YOU WERE ONE OF THE KINDEST UNCLES I HAD. I REMEBER WHEN YOU TOOK ME HOME TO MY PARENTS WHEN I WAS 6 TO VAN HORN.
THAT WAS A LONG RIDE BUT YOU WERE WONDERFUL. I LOVE UNCLE JIM. ANGELA MOORE (WYLIE) ABILENE , TEXAS
Gina Flores Saenz
January 11, 2012
May The Lord comfort you, the Family during your time of sorrow. Mr. White was a wonderful man and a joy to know. God bless you
Ysau Flores
January 11, 2012
Jim is the only man that cared to take me fishing. May he catch all the fish in heaven, he'll probably tell God how to fish.
Ysau & familia
Cliff Tarpley
January 11, 2012
Uncle Jim you will always be missed. I enjoyed the conversations that we shared together and I know that we will see each other again
Davison Burnett
January 11, 2012
Rest in peace.
Alexis Tamboer
January 11, 2012
you were beyond the best grandpa in this world.. I miss you so much words can't even begin to explain the heartache of having to deal with loosing you. I love your grandpa and me and the rest of the family are taking good care of granny<3 rest in peace, fly high high with the angels, and go take many good fishing trips:)
jennifer cupp
January 11, 2012
My sweet Grandpa I miss you so much and love u,u was the best Grandpa ever,I will never forget you
jennifer cupp
January 11, 2012
for my sweet grandpa i miss u dearly and love u so much
jennifer cupp
January 11, 2012
For my sweet Grandpa I miss u dearly and live u si much
January 11, 2012
Sorry for your lose.Our Thoughts and Prays are with you all. Love Sue and Family from Califorina
Beth White
January 11, 2012
He was a wonderful Father-in-law and Grandpa. I will miss him dearly. Thank you for allowing me to be a family member for many years. Love Beth
Barbara McCarty
January 11, 2012
Sorry to about your lose. Death is not the end of life but the beginning. The love one will be missed by so many, but will always be present in your hearts.
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