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1957
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2023
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David White Obituary
MOUNT CARMEL – David White, 65, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at Holston Valley Medical Center.
David was born in Acushnet, Massachusetts in 1957. He was of the Baptist faith and was a member at Ridgeview Baptist Church. He was very active in the church and served as a deacon for many years. He was also a Sunday school teacher, leader of the prayer team, and mowed yards for the widows in the congregation. He also enjoyed singing his old gospel hymns for the seniors at The Village at Allandale on Sundays. David was a firefighter for over 27 years in Massachusetts and was very proud of his job. He enjoyed fishing, ice fishing, and was avid outdoorsman; anything and everything outdoors he loved. He owned Northeast Wood Products and was an incredible woodworker. David was a wonderful and loving husband, father, and grandfather and enjoyed living his life to the fullest and was always there when someone needed help. He will forever live on in the hearts, minds, and memories of all those who loved him.
David is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Lynn Stetson White; daughter, Sarah White (William); sons, Richmond White (Kim), Benjamin White (Savannah); grandchildren, Emma, Eli, Ella, Zachary, and Grayson; mother, Barbara Morse White; father, Desmond White; brothers, Randy White (Janice), and Matt White; sisters, Brenda Smith (Jeff), and Barbara White; as well as many extended family members, his church family, and many dear friends.
A visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM on Friday, May 5, 2023, at Ridgeview Baptist Church. The celebration of life service will follow in the Church Chapel with Pastor Jon Rogers officiating. A graveside service will be held at a later date in Massachusetts.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in David's name.
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Joseph Hurd
May 4, 2023
My son Miles wanted to get some fish. I told Lynn about it one day and she proceeded to tell me about Dave´s fish tank. I told her I would love to see it to get some ideas for Miles´ tank. They invited me over and and as I was staring at this beautiful aquarium admiring the fish and how Dave had it set up, he told me if I wanted it, it was mine. Not only was he talking about the tank, but all the fish, the aquarium stand, the fish food, and all the accessories he had with it as well. He never said this, but I truly believe he wanted to do it for Miles. There was no way I could take Dave up on his offer because it was too enormous an amount of generosity. I will never forget him for his love, kindness and caring heart he showed our family as well as many others. He was my brother in Christ, a tremendous prayer warrior and a tremendous example. I love Dave and will always miss him.....until we meet again, brother.
Tammy Baker
May 3, 2023
Lynn, we know you are going to miss Dave beyond are imagination. If we could choose how the Lord would take us home Dave did , he was a wonderful man doing what he loved as he left this old world, helping others. We love you Lynn, George & Tammy
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