George Francis White

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January 4, 1927 ~ April 26, 2019

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On Friday, April 26, 2019, George Francis White, loving and devoted husband and father of six children and ten grandchildren, passed peacefully at the age of 92. He was born in Perryville on January 4, 1927 to the late Lillie Mae Coyle White and Judge Gilbert Lee White. George was a graduate of Danville High School and the University of Kentucky. He was one of the oldest living original members of Lexington Avenue Baptist Church. He married his beloved wife, Peggy, 70 years ago on August 29, 1948. George served in the United States Navy during World War II and retired from The Williamson Company after 30 years as a Sales Engineer. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by a sister, Imogene Bottorff and a brother-in-law Jeptha Jett. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Cassell White of Danville; two sons, David Alan White of Lexington, Stephen Douglas (Kathy) White of Danville; four daughters, Nancy Lee White (Dr. Gregg) Neikirk of Westfield, Massachusetts, Kathy (Baxter) East of Garrard County, Bev (Jeff) Starks of Lexington; Janie (Jim) Murphy of Pickerington, Ohio; a sister, Martha Jett; a brother-in-law, Charles Bottorff; a sister-in-law, Helen Cassell Crews; ten grandchildren, Adam Neikirk, Lee Neikirk, Ben (Melissa) White, Dan (Myra) White, Eric (Ashley) East, Andrea East (Clay) Contini, Joe (Katie) Starks, Connor Starks, Ali Murphy (Trevor) Burkett and Logan Murphy and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at Lexington Ave. Baptist Church. Rev. Basil Hall and Rev. Ernest Martin will officiate.  Burial in Bellevue Cemetery will be private.  Pallbearers will be his grandsons.  Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Servants Sunday School Class at Lexington Avenue Baptist Church.  Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m., Monday, April 29, 2019 at the church. Memorial donations are suggested to the Lexington Ave. Baptist Church, Capital Campaign or the UK Sanders Brown Center on Aging. Visitation:  5 to 8 p.m., Monday, April 29, 2019 at the church Funeral service:  10 a.m., Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at Lexington Ave. Baptist Church Burial:  Bellevue Cemetery

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  3. George was a lucky man—surrounded till the end by a devoted and loving wife and family. I’m sure that’s a reflection of the man he was to his family. Cherish your memories and continue to hold him in your hearts forever. Sincerest sympathy to all of you! Peggy Meece

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  9. George and Peggy were GREAT Travel Friends. We always loved to stop for a few days with them on our many Motor Home trips. They have Cloma and I beat at 70 years as we only made it to 69+ when Cloma passed away!!—-May GOD continue to bless George and Peggy plus Family !!—

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  12. Peggy, I am so sorry about George\’s death. God bless you and the family during this hard time. He was a sweet, gentle man and a joy to know. I can still see you both sitting at the reception desk in your great costumes at Forkland. He loved to greet the people as they came to the festival and they loved you both.

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  17. I met George and Peggy several years ago at the State Fair. They were representing Boyle County. Great Ambassadors to their beloved hometown. My maternal grandmother was Beulah White Robertson, who enjoyed visiting with Judge Gilbert White when she could. My deepest sympathy to the family.

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  18. George was such a dear, kind and humorous. I would love it when George and Bob would banter back and forth with quick remarks. Cannot top someone with wit and a loving smile. A treasure to know and an example of a life well lived. We will always hold George dear in our hearts. Bob & Jan

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