Warren Melvin White
December 24, 1948 ~ November 12, 2024
Warren Melvin White, age 75, a resident of Philippi passed away unexpectedly Tuesday November 12, 2024. Warren was born on December 24, 1948. He was united in marriage to Grace Lorene (Reid) White who survives at home.
Warren retired from the US Marine Corp after 30 years of service. He was a member of the Philippi Lion’s Club, American Legion Post #44, and the Crim Memorial United Methodist Church. Warren was always willing to lend a helping hand, he enjoyed tending to his garden. Warren’ s pride and joy was the time he spent with his grandchildren.
Surviving is his loving wife Grace White, children Stephen White, and Elizabeth Curry and husband William; grandchildren Patrick White and Jack Thomas White.
Warren was preceded in death by his parents; son Michael Warren White; a brother; and two sisters.
Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home and on-site Crematory 220 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Thursday November 14, from 11 am- 1 pm. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 pm with Pastor Sam Haught officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Vernon Memorial Cemetery with military honors being accorded.
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He will be missed. everytime he saw me he would not let me forget that everytime I saw him he needed a hug . He was someone who cared about the people around him and he was someone you could talk to .he. gave the best advice and hugs
Warren will be missed at the American Legion Post # 44 , his love for his Country will always have a place in the post and Philippi. sending much love to his family and all who knew him
So sorry for your loss Warren was a wonderful man so thoughtful and kind to everyone . He will surely be missed to all who knew him
I am so sorry to learn of Mr. Warren’s passing. I think of him much like an uncle and will always remember him bringing me up to see Beth after they moved back to West Virginia. I offer my condolences to his family, esp his wife Ms Grace and my dear friend Beth. I wish I could have been their to pay my respects to a great man. Rest in Peace.
In memory of Warren Melvin White, Gregory L Mouser lit a candle
I am so sorry for your loss. You all are in my prayers