Ernest Harold "Bill" White

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Submitted by: Susan Gabel

Ernest Harold 'Bill' White died June 4, 2002, at the VA Center in Ardmore. He was born July 15, 1924, in Davis to the late Robert and Louella Pearl White. He joined the navy in 1941 and honorably served his country during World War II on the USS Charles Ausburne DD570 with the squadron of the Little Beaver Destroyers.

He was happily married to Jacqueline Fern in 1945 and had three sons. After Jacqueline's death, Bill married Anna Marie Gray. He retired from Red Ball trucking company to live in Elmore City.

After retirement, Bill and Anna Marie raised horses and cattle, enjoyed many years of playing music with his sons, traveling and enjoying grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Jacqueline; brothers Robert, Amos and Perry; sisters Faye and Artie; and stepson Mark.

He is survived by his wife, Anna Marie of many years; sons and families Ronnie, Dean, Ronnie, Shannon and Brian; David, wife Diane, Justin and Jackie; Terry, wife Julie, Mary Anne, Matthew and Chris; Kevin, wife Tammy, Brandon, Coleen, and Chelsea; several great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and other family and friends.

His storytelling, music and love of his grandchildren and family will truly be missed. The family wishes to thank the staff of the VA Center in Ardmore for loving caring for Bill.

Graveside services was held Friday, June 7, in the Resthaven Memory Gardens.

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