Lew F. White's Obituary
Lew F. White, Jr., age 84, of Lewes, DE, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at, his residence with his family by his side. He was born on September 6, 1927 in New Gretna, NJ, son of the late Lew F. White, Sr. and Mary Alice (Perforter) White.
Mr. White enjoyed a 36 year career working for Tom Best's Store in Lewes retiring 19 years ago. He was a member of White's Chapel United Methodist Church in Milton and had a green thumb that made him the envy of many. When all was said and done, he was devoted to his family and enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Mr. White is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Margaret L. (Mitchell) White of Lewes; six children: Charles "Larry" White and wife Laurie of Sheridan, WY, Gary L. White and wife Cyndy of Milton, DE, Keith L. White and wife Barbara of Milton, Kimberly A. McRobie and husband David of Delmar, DE, Amy E. Cannon and husband Michael of Georgetown, DE and Matthew "Blair" White and wife Karina of Lincoln, DE; 16 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and four sisters: Betsy Wells of Milton, Betty Clifton of Milton, Dolly Lewis of Rehoboth Beach, DE and Luella Stuehlic of Tucson, AZ.
Funeral Services with Pastor Fred Duncan officiating will be held Monday, March 19, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes. Interment at Henlopen Memorial Park, Milton, will follow the service. Friends are invited to visit with the family on Monday starting at 10:00 AM.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Tunnell Cancer Center, 424 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE 19958 or to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.
Please sign Mr. White's online guestbook at this site.
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