William "Buddy" White

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Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home
1900 W. Washington Ave.
Jonesboro, AR  72401
Monday, September 18, 2017
12:00-1:30pm
Service Schedule
Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery
3910 Harrisburg Road
Jonesboro, AR  72404
Monday, September 18, 2017
2:00pm
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Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery
3910 Harrisburg Road
Jonesboro, AR  72404
I served in the Army.
William "Buddy" White

of Jonesboro, AR

September 16, 1929 - September 16, 2017

William Flay ''Buddy'' White, 88, of Jonesboro, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2017, at his home. He was born September 16, 1929, at Bowman, to Odist and Betty (Ward) White.

He was a graduate of Bay High School and a retired farmer. He was a member of the Bowman Baptist Church, and had served in the US Army during the Korean War.

He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, and one sister.

He is survived by his wife, Doris (Carter) White; one son, Marty (Patsy) White; two daughters, Linda (Bob) Pittman of Memphis, Tennessee, and Vicky (Robbie) Richmond of Jonesboro; one sister, Norma (Harold) Gordon of Doniphan, Missouri; grandchildren, Jesse (Kelly) Flye, Logan (Jodi) White, Jennifer Pittman, Evelyn White, Olivia Pittman, and Emily Richmond of Atlanta, Georgia; and four great-grandchildren, Cooper Flye, Dawson Flye, Jackson White and Tanner White.

A graveside service will be at Monday, September 18, at 2:00pm at Jonesboro Memorial Park, with John Freeman officiating. Visitation will be from 12:00-1:30pm prior to the service at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, 1900 West Washington Avenue, Jonesboro.



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Susan Hebert
Freeport,
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Monday, September 18, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss. I only met Mr. White a couple of times, but I know more of him through Linda and he was a well-respected man and a wonderful father. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.

Nancy Young
Cleveland, OH
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Monday, September 18, 2017

To the family of William White. My family sends their deepest sympathy to you. Our thoughts and prayers goes out to you. John 5:29.

William & Peggy Flynn
Jonesboro,
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Monday, September 18, 2017

Buddy, one great guy! Our sympathy and prayers are with you.

Demetreal (Minton) Harp
Trumann, AR
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Monday, September 18, 2017

I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS AND THAT I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND. PLEASE NO THAT YOU WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ALWAYS.

LOVE DEMETREAL

Teresa Clairday
Jonesboro, AR
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Monday, September 18, 2017

Marty, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. I know how hard it is to lose a parent. I will keep you and your family in my prayers during the difficult days ahead.