Tuesday, February 28th, 2017
Albert White
Albert T. "Tom" White, 89, of Celina, passed away at 10:45 p.m. Friday February 24, 2017 at Celina Manor.
He was born on March 11, 1927 in Clay City, KY to Russell & Ethal (Potts) White who preceded him in death. On October 13, 1951 he married Louise J. Cox and she survives in Celina.
Survivors also include a son and daughter; George R. (Pat) White of Celina, Denise R. White of St. Marys, a great-grandson Jake Kester and a sister Nellie (George) Hammer.
He was preceded in death by a granddaughter Jenny Kester, a brother Ralph White and a sister Thelma Robertson.
Tom served as Corporal in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1950-1952. After being honorably discharged he returned to work as a service technician with ATT and retired after 40 years of service.
Tom was a treasure hunter who greatly enjoyed going to auctions. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting and playing pool. He was also a Mason and a Shriner and had a devout Baptist faith. Most of all he loved being with his family.
Funeral services will begin at 10:30 a.m. Thursday March 2, 2017 at Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home, Celina with Rev. Randy Christian officiating. Burial will follow at Mercer Memory Gardens where military honors will be performed.
Friends may call 9:30 a.m. until the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to The Lord's Church, Celina.
Condolences may expressed at www.lhdfuneralhome.com.
