James Dyer White age 68 a resident of Rt. 1 Volga passed away from injuries sustained in a farming accident near his home on Thursday, October 8, 2009. He was born August 29, 1941 in Barbour Co. a son of the late Virgil and Lizzie (Chapman) White. He was united in marriage April 26, 1969 to Joyce Lee (Currence) White who survives. Also surviving;
one daughter, Tammy White of Newport News, VA
one son, James Dyer Jr. and wife Michelle White of Volga
one sister, Ruth Randlett, of Ohio
one brother, Dallas White of Volga
one granddaughter, Ana Delacruz of Gloucester, VA
two grandsons, Randy James White and Clayton James White both of Volga
He was preceded in death by one brother, Ira Virgil White and two sisters; Ruby Booth and Marlene McCauley.
Mr. White retired from United Coal Century as a heavy equipment operator and he was a farmer.
He attended Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church.
Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home 216 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Saturday, October 10, 2009 from 3:00- 8:00 p.m. and on Sunday, October 11, 2009 from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. the service hour with Rev. Linda Payton officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Vernon Memorial Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.wrightfuneralhomeservices.com.