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James White Obituary
MATTHEWS-James W. White, 92, of Matthews, N. C. passed away on June 3, 2017, at Plantation Estates Retirement Community. He was born on April 1, 1925 in Shelby, N. C. the son of Daisy Kaiser White and Clarence Clyde White. Jay was raised and educated in Shelby, N.C. and following graduation from high school enlisted in the US Army Air Corps. He trained and flew on B-24's during World War II. After his discharge in 1946, he married his high school sweetheart Margaret Hord and they lived in Shelby until 1950. They moved to Raleigh, N. C. following his enrollment at NC State University. Jay received his Civil Engineering degree in 1954 and began a 35 year career with Duke Power Company in Greenville, S. C. In 1959, he was transferred to Duke's General Office in Charlotte and progressed through the years to the position of Vice President, General Services until he retired in 1988.
Mr. White was active in numerous Duke and civic affairs in both Greenville and Charlotte. He enjoyed traveling to many of the states as well as many international countries. Golf was his favorite pastime and he looked forward to weekly outings with his friends. He was a longtime member of Providence Baptist Church where he served as Deacon and in many other capacities. Jay was a member of the Jim Wylie Sunday School Class.
Jay is survived by his wife of 70 years, two sons, Brad (Jeanie) and Richard (Pamela); three grandchildren, Jeremy (Alana), Katherine Elliott (Dustin) and Patrick (Beth) and four great grandchildren, Eva, Eli, Matthew and Isaac. Jay is also survived by his sister Margaret Williamson of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and brother, Bobby White (Joyce) of Shelby and numerous nieces and nephews.
Jay and Margaret moved to the Plantation Estates Retirement Community in Matthews in 2006. A Memorial Service to celebrate his life will be held at 2 p.m., on Thursday, June 8, 2017, at Plantation Estates, 733 Plantation Estates Drive, Matthews, N. C.
A reception for family and friends will immediately follow the service.
Interment will be private for the family.
The family would like to thank the staff at WillowBrooke Court for their compassionate care.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Providence Baptist Church, Bereavement Committee, 4921 Randolph Road, Charlotte, N.C. 28211.
Arrangements are in the care of J.B. Tallent Funeral Service and Crematory.
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Memories and Condolences
for James White
Anthe Tyndell
June 8, 2017
Brad, so sorry to hear about your Dad. Many memories of your family growing up in Stonehaven.
Anthe Makres Tyndell
June 7, 2017
Please accept our sincere sympathy at time of your loss.
Charlotte Chapter
Duke Energy retirees
Polly Leviner
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Chuck and Debbie Miller
June 6, 2017
Debbie and I are so very sorry to hear about Jays passing. Tony was in town this week and we were just talking last night about the old neighborhood and you all were in the conversation.
Chuck and Debbie Miller
Wesley Johnson
June 6, 2017
Brad, Our deepest sympathies during your time of loss. Please know that we are here for you.
Elizabeth Gardner
June 6, 2017
White family - I'm so sorry for the loss of your husband, brother, father, grandfather. I have fond memories of all the family get togethers, reunions, weddings. Jay's warm smile and easy laugh will be missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Elizabeth
Eugenia Taylor
June 6, 2017
I have many memories of working for Mr. White at Duke Power in the 80's. I'll never forget how excited he was when someone was selling watermelons from their vehicle in the Power Building Parking Lot. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Perry Windsor
June 6, 2017
Brad, my prayers are with you and yours!
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