William James White Jr.

June 5, 1953 - October 28, 2017

Mr. William J. White, Jr. (64) the son of the late William J. White and Clarine Warren White, entered into eternal rest on October, 28, 2017 at Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital in Ahoskie, NC. William received his formal education from the public schools in Hertford County. After graduating high school William enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he completed a seven year tour of duty. Once William was discharged from the Armed Forces he embarked on a working career with Perdue Farms. While working at Perdue, William was still inspiring to make a better life for himself and wife, enrolling in the Criminal Justice program at Roanoke Chowan Community College. William received an Associates Degree from RCCC and later gained employment with the Hertford County Sheriffs Dept. He served the Hertford County citizens for seven years as an deputy sheriff before deciding to start his own trucking business (White's Trucking). Left to cherish his memories are his wife of 44 years, Minister Sheila White of the home; three sons, Marvin (LaSonya) of Raleigh, NC, Gerald White of Capital Heights, Maryland and Toby (Courtenay) of Ahoskie, NC.; one daughter, Chaquanna White of Greenville, NC.; three foster sons, Ernest Flythe, Jermon Mabine and Alton Smallwood; mother in law, Shirley Bulle; six grandchildren, three sisters, three brothers and a host of other relatives and friends.