He was a Veteran of WWII serving as Lt. JG in the United States Navy and nine years in the Navy Reserve, a retired teacher and administrator, and a faithful member of First United Methodist Church. He was the son of the late Levi Preston White and Amy Pearl Baker White. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Jean Alice Niggel White, three sisters, Vera Paschal, Eva Mae Eubanks, and Louise Judkins, four brothers, Clyde, Virgil, Guy and Travis (TV) White, one great-grandson, Dustin Ray Ferguson, and one great-granddaughter, Evelyn Milosevich.
Survivors include three daughters, Donna Pace and husband Paul of Monticello, Pat Milosevich and husband Steve of Lewisville, TX, and Pam Wells and husband Kevin of Elko, NV. Four grandsons, Paul Pace, Jr. and wife Christy, Michael Milosevich and wife Jigna, Mark Milosevich and wife Stephanie, and Ray Ferguson and wife Tina. Four granddaughters, Amy Pace Bower and husband John of Sarasota,FL, Tessa Palmer and husband Pete of San Diego, CA, Taylor Jun of Denver, CO, and Becca Ferguson Gober and husband Shiloh of Monticello. Six great-grandsons, Blake, Andrew, Daniel, and Jacob Pace; and Levi and Sameer Milosevich. Great-granddaughters Vivian Bower, and Cortana and Inara Jun.
Funeral service will be 1:00 Monday, January 11 at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home in Monticello. Burial will follow in 16th Section Cemetery in Wilmar. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 Sunday, January 10, at the funeral home. Online guestbook: www.stephensondearman.com
Condolences(9)
Carol Trana
Searcy, AR Sunday, January 24, 2016 My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.Eunice McCammon
North Little Rock, AR Monday, January 11, 2016 Donna, I am so sorry to hear of your father's death. My prayers go with you and your family.Taylor Jun
Elko, NV Monday, January 11, 2016 Papaw I wish we were there to wish you a final farewell. The gils and I love you always. Give our love to Mamaw & we will be seeing you again someday. Both of you will be alive in our memories until then.Kay Worbington
Monticello, AR Sunday, January 10, 2016 Dear Donna, You have my sincere sympathy at this difficult time. Your dad & my dad were friends. Daddy always spoke highly of him. Mr. Herbert was a well-respected man who seemed to enjoy life!John & Paige (Hill) Stell
Monticello, AR Sunday, January 10, 2016 You are all in our thoughts & prayers. So sorry for your loss.Love, John, Paige, Jayson, Colt, Brayden, Brad, Jake, & Jared
Travis "Bud" and Helen White
Conway, AR Sunday, January 10, 2016 So many happy memories of Herbert and Jean. They were examples for us to follow.Our love and God's blessings to all.Helen & Joe Guenter
Monticllo, AR Sunday, January 10, 2016 Extending deepest sympathies to the family and keeping you in our prayers.Jim & Ginger Anders
Jersey, AR Sunday, January 10, 2016 Donna, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Love you.Ray & Mary Anne White
Flower Mound, TX Saturday, January 9, 2016 Uncle Herbert was a fine Christian, a gentleman, educator and friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with Donna, Patty and Pam and their families.