Obituary of Harold Eugene White

Harold Eugene White, born July 5, 1933 in Palmer, Tennessee, died peacefully in the early morning on October 10, 2019.  Harold (called Gene by many) was a kind and loving man who cared passionately about his family and in particular his wife of 66 years, Estella.  At the age of 18 he left Tennessee in search of a manufacturing job in the Quad Cities area.  There he met Estella and they made their life together in Davenport, Iowa, and had three children.  Harold worked at John Deere Harvester most of his career, and continued to work there after retirement as a tour guide for many years.  In May of 2018 they moved to Spring Hill, TN, to reside with family, leaving many wonderful memories. 

 

Survived by his wife, Estella White, daughter Sandra Lenzen (Michael), son James White (Stephanie), brother Randol White (Kay), sisters Margaret Tuggle, Odel Whitlow and Joyce Nolan, and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Preceded in death by son, Michael White, parents Noah and Clercie White, and brother Crandol White. 

 

A Graveside service will be held at Plainview Cemetery in Tracy City on Saturday at 2:00 P.M.

 

Arrangements by Cumberland Funeral Home, Inc.