Jerry Franklin White

MOCKSVILLE – Mr. Jerry Franklin White, 75, of Ralph Ratledge Road, passed peacefully from this life, as the sun was setting Saturday, August 11, 2018. He was at his home, surrounded by his loving wife of 57 years, his children, family and friends. Mr. White was born February 10, 1943, in Davie County to the late Joshua Franklin and Mamie Marie Cleary White. He was a meat cutter most of his life. Mr. White and his wife began their business together “Jerry’s Meat Processing” in 1970. He was also known for his skills throughout the county, while working for various grocery stores. Mr. White learned his skills from Oren Hefner, owner of Hefner’s Land of Food, in Mocksville at the age of 17. He also had a strong passion for farming and loved planting crops and watching them grow. Mr. White enjoyed raising and caring for animals and the daily routine of the “farm life.” He had a strong work ethic and often worked multiple jobs to provide for his family. Mr. White loved all of his family dearly and expected them to always “work” as hard as he did. Even after he became disabled, he would often pass out “to-do” lists to them. He didn’t like to see people “doing nothing.” Mr. White was known by everyone for his big grin and his laughter. He had a big heart and would help anyone who needed it. One of his favorite things to do was throw a “Big BBQ” for his entire community in the Fall. He truly just enjoyed people. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant sister, Linda White; and two brothers, Don White and Mac White. Survivors include his wife, Virginia “Jenny” Ann Barker White of the home; a daughter, Teresa Stovall (Johnny); a son, Tim White (Paula); two sisters, Janie Dixon (O’Brien) and Geraldean Dwiggins, all of Mocksville; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and special friend, Gerald Chaffin. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to all. This is not “Good-bye” but “until we see you again.” A funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m., Thursday, August 16, at Eaton Funeral Chapel with Miss Waverley Pierson, Mr. Tom Nussbaum and Rev. Rowan Fay officiating. Interment will follow in Zion Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, August 15, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be considered for Sheffield-Calahaln Fire Department, 435 Dyson Road, Mocksville, NC 27028. Online condolences may be made at www.eatonfuneralservice.com

Jerry Franklin White

February 10, 1943 - August 11, 2018