Howard “Jeff” White Jr age 83 of New Tazewell, TN Formerly of Pinsonfork, KY. Jeff was born May 26, 1934 in Hico, WVA and passed away peacefully at his home on Friday March 2, 2018. Jeff was saved at an early age and was a member of Clifty Methodist Church. He last attended Riley Memorial Missionary Baptist Church. Jeff Worked for many years with Eastern Coal Company in Kentucky. He was an avid Fisherman and a member of the Claiborne-Norris Bass Club. Jeff was a devoted husband, father , grandfather and great grandfather. He spent much of his time before his illness traveling to football and baseball games cheering on grandsons; Kenneth , Dustin and niece Candace. Jeff was preceded in death by his wife; Helen May White, parents; Howard and Mary White , brother; Jake White, sister; Shirley Flanagan and special son-in-law, Bill Lakins.
Jeff is survived by his daughters: Rebecca (Becky)Lakins
Patricia (Patty) White
Grandsons: Kenneth (Wendy) Holt
Dustin Lakins
Great Grandchildren: Jeffrey Holt, Christopher Holt and Lorali Lakins
Brother: Jack and Ginny White
Sister-in-law: Helen White
Brother –in-law: Bob Flanagan
And a host of nieces , nephews , relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends Sunday March 4th from 3-6pm at the Coffey Funeral Home chapel in New Tazewell with funeral service to follow at 6pm . Pastor Kendell Walker officiating with Matt Goodman Reading the obituary , music by Riley Memorial and Janice Derreberry.
Pallbearers : Gary Brooks, Allen Holt, Eddie Parker, Tim Imber, Jody Lambert, Billy Davidson, Matt Goodman, Danny Jennings
Honorary Pallbearers: Eddie Bullen and The Claiborne –Norris Bass Club Members
Visitation in West Virginia will be Tuesday March 6th from 12noon until 1pm at the Wallace and Wallace Funeral Home in Ansted West Virginia. Graveside service will follow at 2pm in the White Family Cemetery in Hico West Virginia .
Coffey Funeral Home in Charge of Arrangements
www.coffeyfh.com for more information
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