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Funeral Service for Reverend Ben James McWhite will be conducted 1:00 PM TODAY, Thursday, January 27, 2022, at House of God Keith Dominion Church, 115 Wilson Road, Florence, South Carolina 29506. Interment will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens, directed by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Reverend Ben James McWhite was the Associate Minister of House of God Keith Dominion Church in Sumter, South Carolina.
Reverend Ben James McWhite was a part of the Class of 1969 at Gibbs High School in Pamplico, South Carolina.
Reverend Ben James was the owner of Poor Man Tree Service located in Florence, South Carolina.
Survivors include a loving wife of 35 years, Reverend Pearl McWhite of Darlington, South Carolina; six children, Jermaine Williams, Caleb McWhite, Elyse McWhite, April McWhite, Ely McWhite, and Lorraine McWhite; five grandchildren, Donovin Simeon Adams, Cayden James McWhite, Royal Rallon McWhite, Josiah Demane McWhite, and Kingston Jeremiah Williams; six siblings, John L. (Gloria) McWhite of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Elizabeth (Tommie) Harrison of Forestville, Maryland; Earl McWhite of Shreveport, Louisiana, Ernest McWhite of Marion, South Carolina; Gloria (Wendell) Keith of Florence, South Carolina; and Jonathan McWhite of Florence, South Carolina; one aunt, Starlene McWhite of Pamplico, South Carolina; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
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Rev. Yolanda Green-Lyde
January 26, 2022
I'm at a loss for Words. Thank you cousin for being a caring loving and helpful person.. Now you don't have to worry about the Cares of this World. Tell My Dad we miss him too... Now you can Shout all around God's Throne... Prayers for the Family....
Charlotte Watson, Sparrows Point MD
January 26, 2022
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends...Deepest Sympathy and Prayers
Richard Dees
January 25, 2022
He was a friend and did a lot of wonderful work for us. Rip Mr. Ben
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