Claude Hulon White, Jr.

Claude "Hulon" White Jr. was born December 7, 1948. He was the oldest of four children born to Claude H. White, Sr. and Mary Virginia White. He gave his life to Christ as a child at Buntyn Street Baptist Church.

He graduated from Overton High School where he played football and went on to play for Mississippi College for 2 years.

Hulon joined the Navy and served on the U.S.S. Saratoga in the Mediterranean.

He was a Royal Ambassador leader for young men and peewee baseball coach. With a heart to share the Gospel, he participated in construction teams for multiple mission trips both in the U.S. and Africa. He served as a deacon and teacher for most of his years in church.

Hulon was a master plumber as well as the owner of Mid-South Plumbing Company for forty years. He was a member of the Plumbers' Local Union Number 17 for forty five years.

His favorite pastime revolved around time spent with his family and friends flying hot air balloons. He was commercial pilot for lighter than air air crafts for 24 years.

Hulon is survived by his wife of 45 years, Janice Mize White and his two beloved children, Claude H. White III (Corky) and Christin White Davis. He was most proud of his four precious grandchildren, Autumn (12), Alivia (11), Addalyn (6), and Reed (15 months).

In lieu of flowers the family asks that you please donate in memory of Hulon White to La Limye' Orphanage in Haiti, www.lalimye.com