William "Bill"

White

Rev. William "Bill" T. White went to his heavenly home on May 19, 2018 surrounded by his family at his home in Ellington, Missouri. He was born October 1, 1935 in Portageville, Missouri to the late T.W. White and Clara (Carter) White. He attained the age of eighty-two years, seven months and eighteen days. Bill was also preceded in death by his oldest son, Ronnie White on August 17, 2003. Three brothers and six sisters also preceded him in death.

On January 17, 1953 he married the love of his life, Allene Petty in Senatobia, Mississippi; she survives of the home. They were married 65 wonderful years and were blessed with 5 children, 4 of whom survive. One daughter, Geraldine (Gene) Hettel of Doniphan, MO.; three sons, Billy White and Randy (Cheryl) White all of Ellington, MO., and Gregory (Linda) White of Van Buren, MO.; A special daughter –in-law, Carmen White of Salem, MO. He also leaves behind twenty-three grandchildren, twenty-six great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

William and his wife Allene pastored the Dryhill Community Church at Ellsinore, Mo. for five years. They did a lot of Evangelistic work and loved to hold revivals. They held many revivals in several southeast Missouri towns including Holcomb, Wardell and Hayti. In his free time he enjoyed hunting deer and rabbits. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family. Bill was a wonderful, kindhearted man that will be greatly missed.

Visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at McSpadden Funeral Home in Ellington, Missouri beginning at 11:00 A.M. with Funeral to begin at 1:00 P.M. in the funeral home chapel Pastor Ronnie White to officiate.

Burial to follow in the Ellington Memorial Cemetery.