E. S. White

August 10, 1923 - June 18, 2011

Mr. E. S. White, Age 87 of New Middleton, died Saturday, June 18, 2011 at Raintree Manor, McMinnville, TN. Mr. White was born August 10, 1923 in Elmwood, TN., the son of the late Arra Minton Vaden and John Chester White. Nine Siblings preceded him in death: Beulah Harell, Carrie Merida, Martha Grisham, Berkie Davis, Bessie Bennett, Evie Underwood, Betty Baker, Julius and Charlie White. Mr. White was a Veteran of World War II serving in the United States Army from November 1, 1945 to January 28, 1947 and during his tour he was a member of the Military Police at the Nurnberg Trail in Germany. He was married on September 17, 1945 to Thelma Ruth Crawford. He worked for over 20 years as a Security Guard at the Tennessee State Prison in Nashville, where he retired. Mr. White is survived by wife of 65 years, Thelma Crawford White of New Middleton. Two Daughters and Sons-in-Law, Cindy and James E. Hunter of New Middleton and Barbara and Jerry Agee of Sykes. Four Grandchildren: Scott (Jennifer) Agee, Butch Agee, Michelle (Corey) Goodwin and Chris (Daphne) Bunch. Five Step Grandchilden: Jimmy (Sherry) Hunter, April (Richard) Miller, Lori (James) Moss, Martha (Thomas) Sampson and Barbara Hunter. Nine Great Grandchildren and Nine Step Great Grandchildren. Mr. White’s remains are at the Gordonsville Chapel of Bass Funeral Home where services will be held on Monday, June 20, 2011 at 1:00 P.M. with Bro. Mark Stinnett, officiating. Interment Brush Creek Cemetery. Visitation, Sun. 12 Noon to 8 PM and after 10 AM Monday.The White family will receive friends at the Gordonsville Chapel on Sunday from 12:00 Noon to 8:00 P.M. and on Monday from 10:00 A.M. until service time at 1:00 P.M.Memorials may be made to the Brush Creek Cemetery Care Fund.