C. Ray White, 86, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2017 at Methodist Hospital in Olive Branch, Ms. Ray was a retired veteran of the USN after 20 years of faithful service. He loved to golf and to travel with his wife and to cook for his family. Ray is survived by his wife of 56 years, Frances White; a son, Brian White; three daughters, Louise Pearson, Carol Shelnutt, and Donna Smith; one sister, Esta Fletcher and 10 grandchildren. Family will receive guests on Thursday, April 6, 2017 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am with the service to immediately follow at Central Church, 2005 E Winchester Blvd. Collierville, TN 38017. Inurnment will be at West TN Veteran's Cemetery. Memorial Contributions in Mr. C. Ray White's Memory to American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454 Alexandria, VA 22312.