James Edward White, Sr., son of the late Wallace White and Emma Woolford White, was born on March 31, 1938. He departed this life on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional Hospital, Salisbury, MD.
Edward was educated in the Somerset County Public Schools. His employment included Green Giant, Campbell Soup Co. and Bob Lawrence Volkswagen in Salisbury, MD. In 1970, he relocated and began working for Ritter Datsun in White Plains, MD and later Ritter Nissan in Waldorf, MD where he left to start his own business, C&W Automotive, where he worked until his retirement. He had a love for fishing, hunting, and working on cars.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Bernice Stevenson White, who he shared his life with for 56 years. Together they raised his great-nephew Shelton Barkley of Princess Anne, MD as their son and a special niece, Andrea (Gerry) Hall of Upper Marlboro, MD. He also leaves his children Althea White (Reginald) of Delmar, MD; Joyce (Omar) Cottman of Princess Anne, MD; Edwin (Gracie) Jones of Louisburg, NC; Joe Shelton of Venton, MD; Charise (Vincent) White-Morton of Lexington Park, MD; Terry (Belinda) Cannon of Pocomoke, MD; Patrice Harper of Philadelphia, PA; Keisha Hamilton of Salisbury, MD; one aunt, Jessie Spence of Willingboro, NJ; one sister-in-law, Brenda (William) Stansbury of Annapolis, MD and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by one son James E. White, Jr.; four sisters, Peggy Ashford, Betty Burke, Barbara White and Edna Hall; two brothers, Wallace White and Raymond Holbrook.
A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Metropolitan United Methodist Church, 30522 Dr. William P. Hytche Blvd in Princess Anne, MD with a viewing one-hour prior. A public viewing will be held 2:00 PM-6:00 PM Friday, April 19, 2024 at Anthony E. Ward, Jr. Funeral Home in Princess Anne.
Interment will follow at Grace Cemetery in Venton, MD.
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Our condolences to the family.
My prayers go out to the family may God strengthen you in your time of sorrow
My deepest sympathy. 💔 Condolences and Prayers to the family.
To The Family Words just aren’t Strong Enough to Express Your Family Loss. IDo know that God Will Heal What’s Broken in You, God Will Mend Your Broken Hearts and Spirits. It Might Not Sound Right But God Will Wipe All of Your Tears Away, I’m Praying for All of You because I know that Prayers Can Go Where I Can’t. God Bless You and Stick Together and Help Mend Your Family’ Heart Ache and Pain. I Love You All.
My deepest condolences to the family
Sincere condolences to the family. Edward was a good man. May he rest in eternal peace. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Elvira White-Lewis
I’m sending my condolences to you and your family.God will give you the strength to heal your loss of your family member.
May God keep rest of family in love prayer and harmony dear friend soonie HaymanH
To Uncle Edward my fondest memories with you are our many fishing trips with you, my dad, uncle Wallace and uncle Roland., hanging out with you and Aunt Cookie at the Club and all of the Family BBQ’s. Those were some of the best times of my Life. You are loved by so many and will be missed by so many more. Love you Kippi❤️ Rest Well❤️
To Uncle Edward
My fondest memories are the many fishing trips that we took with you, uncle Wallace, uncle Roland and my dad, hanging out with you and aunt Cookie at the Club and the many family gatherings at the “Yellow House”. Your kind demeanor, your love for family and your genuineness will forever be remembered in my heart. Love you Kippi❤️ RIP ❤️
May the family find strength by remembering all of the joy he brought into our lives.
Condolences to the family! Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning!🙏
My condolences and prayers to the family.
Condolences to the family! Great respect for Edward and the special care he gave to each customer, when he worked on our vehicles.
You will be deeply missed.. you were the rock of the family…you treated me with nothing but love each and every time…..will love you always
.. prayers to the family and Aunt Cookie..