Thad N White

WEST COLUMBIA – Thad Nathaniel White, 92, husband of the late Charlene Merritt White of 58 years, was called home by our Heavenly Father on Monday, July 20, 2015.

Mr. White was born in Dobson, NC. September 8, 1922, a son of the late Pearl Phillips and J. Emery White.

Mr. White was proud to serve honorably in World War II, Pacific Theater and the Korean Conflict from November of 1942 until March of 1946. The family would like to thank all involved with The Honor Flight for a humbling day spent in Washington, DC with other Veterans.

Mr. White was a graduate of Dobson High School with honors, attending Boys State in 1938. He also graduated from The National School of Commerce in Charlotte, NC. He retired in 1990 with 40 years of service with Pitney Bowes. He was an active member of Lexington Baptist Church, having served as an usher, with the Intercessory Prayer Ministry on the night watch team and on the desk in the Family Life Center. He enjoyed his friends and involvement in the Lexington Wildlife Chapter.

Mr. White was a devoted and loving Christian who graciously cared for the needs of his family and others. As a farmer’s son he loved dirt, gardening, fishing and growing the earliest and best tomatoes around. Sharing his bounty with others would brighten his day.

He is survived by his daughters, Paula Lorick of West Columbia, Linda Cooley (Curtis) of Lexington, Anita Green of Florence; 5 grandsons, Stephen Craig Lorick (Gina), Michael Brian Cooley (Brandi), Keith Nathaniel Cooley (Emily), Michael Neil Fowler (Heidi) and Merritt Mackenzae Clack (Nicole); four great-grandsons, Brandon Lorick, Austin Lorick, Carter Cooley and Dosson Cooley; six great-granddaughters, Caroline Cooley, Ryen Robertson, Madeline Cooley, Melody Fowler, Autumn Fowler, Jerri-Lynn Clack and sisters, Naomi Salley and Charlene Trivett (James). In addition to his parents and wife, he was predeceased by a sister, Glenda White.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 24, 2015 at Lexington Baptist Church by the Rev. Jerry Freeman with Interment in Southland Memorial Gardens with Military Honors. The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. in the Worship Center. Pallbearers will be the grandsons and Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Lexington Wildlife Chapter.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Lexington Baptist Church, 308 E. Main St. Lexington, SC 29072 or the Lexington Wildlife Chapter, P.O. Box 84935, Lexington, SC 29073. Caughman-Harman Funeral Home Lexington Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.