Jack Dempsey White, 87, Of Danville journeyed home to be with the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, April 13, 2013. He left his earthly body quietly, surrounded by his family.
Jack was born April 22, 1925 in Huntington WV to the late Theora and John D White.
On February 16th 1948 he married Doris Ray Hall of Six mile. They celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary in February. She survives.
Also surviving are his two sons, William (Sandra) of Minster, Ohio and Bruce (Sheila) of Madison. He was blessed with three grandchildren, Tammy (Dan) Bock of Scotts Depot, Scott White of Hurricane, Mary Beth (Scott) Deck of Madison, and six great- grandsons. His extended family consists of six step grandchildren and 18 step great- grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Mamie (Sally) Koehn, brothers Theron and Seybert White, and a great- grandson Luke Bock.
Jack was a lifelong member of the Danville Church of Christ. Jack was the last of the 13 founding members of the Danville Fire Department. He served with the unit department from 1945-1972, He was also a member of O’Dell #115 Lodge, a 32nd degree Scottish Mason, and a member of the Beni Kedem Shrine.
Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 17 at Handley Funeral Home, Danville, WV with Richard Runyon officiating. Burial will follow in Boone Memorial Park, Madison, WV.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.