Jeff Davis White, Chief Master Sergeant, (Ret.), 98 passed on peacefully at his Riverside, CA home on June 30, 2019. Jeff was born March 25, 1921 in Jacksonville, NC to John Thomas White and Elmira (Bradley) White.
A veteran of World War II and the Vietnam War, Jeff served his country honorably in both the United States Army and the United States Air Force. During World War II, he served in India and Burma as a part of the 45th Engineer Regiment to aid in the construction of the Ledo Road.
After World War II, Jeff was based at Carswell Air Force Base and while out with friends, he met “the love of my life”, Clara Jo White. They were married for sixty-four years, until Clara Jo’s passing on May 7, 2014.
Jeff retired from the military after 30 years, to Riverside, CA where he pursued his many interests; two of which were gardening and woodworking. His gardening skills were legendary and he crafted extraordinary furniture from his favorite woods’ mahogany and redwood. He loved jazz music and would spend hours with his beloved Clara Jo listening to their favorite musicians.
Jeff is survived by his older brother Johnie White, age 99, of Brooklyn, NY; his son, Jeris White of Brunswick, MD; and daughter Gina Porter of Riverside, CA.
Jeff was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Clara Jo (Walker) White; children, Anita Davis, Jackie Sells and Mona Lisa White.
Mr. White also leaves to cherish his memory numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and a host of family and friends.
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