Walter W. White
Walter W. White, 78, of 5812 Leonard Run, Limestone, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Monday, March 27, 2017, at Olean General Hospital.
Born April 27, 1938 in Limestone, he was a son of the late Walter and Ada (Moore) White, Sr.
On February 22, 1958, in Smethport, he married Christina L. (Pearce) White who survives.
Walter was a 1956 graduate of Limestone High School.
He had been employed at Corning Glass Works and later became a self employed logger. He owned and operated Walter White Timber Contractor.
In 1980 he studied at Elim Bible Institute and became an ordained Minister. He was pastor of the Limestone Community Gospel Church.
He was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and trapping. His favorite times were spent with family and friends, especially his time with his grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, Christina of 59 years, he is survived by four daughters, Sherry (Jon) Stark, of Bradford, Beth (Jeff) Spencer, of Rushford, NY, Rebekah (Tom) Pfeil, of Bradford, and Mary (Todd) Sayers, of Naperville, IL, one son, Ron White, of Limestone, a sister, Dorothy Gordon, of Nunda, NY, two brothers, Lawrence (Marion) White, of Limestone; LaVerne (Nancy) White, of Cuba, ten grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Gloria Dixon and Iva Mogg.
Family will be receiving friends on Thursday, March, 30, 2017, from 11:00am to 1:00pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc., 372 East Main St., at 1:00pm funeral services will be held with with Rev. Dennis Pierce, pastor of the Limestone Community Gospel Church and Rev. Greg Mullin, pastor of Community Gospel Church of Scottsville, NY co-officiating. Committal Services and burial will follow in Limestone Cemetery.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to Limestone Fire Department Limestone, NY 14753.
Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
All Condolences -
All of you are in my thoughts and prayers-would have liked to come to services but was afraid it might make you feel worse. Love and prayers to you all.
— Steve Braley
So sorry to hear about Uncle Whitey. I know he was a blessing to so many, especially Aunt Chris. He is in a wonderful place, but he leaves an empty space in so many hearts. Fill that space with happy memiries spent together as you celebrate his life with so many who lived him. God be with you all...and Hey, Uncle Whitey, give my mom a hug.
— Ada (Dixon) Swanson
So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
— Mick and Cindy Pessia
I''m so sorry to hear about Walt''s passing from his world into the presence of Jesus....only because I know all of his family and friends will miss him. How can we wish someone back here when it would mean calling them back from glory? You will see him again! Praying for all of you.
— Nancy (Smith) Mereday
My heart goes out to all of you, I''m so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
— Brett Danielson
My heart goes out to all of you, I''m so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
— Brett Danielson
I''m so sorry for your lost
— Sara Schwab
So sorry for your loss! He will be missed!
— Joe and Linda Griswold
My heart goes out to all of you at this sad time. I''m so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers!
— Vicki and Jeff Boser
So very sorry for your family''s loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you all. God bless.
— Kim Middaugh
My heart goes out to all of you at this sad time. I''m so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers!
— Vicki and Jeff Boser
Chris and family, my deepest sympathy goes out to all .
My heart aches when I think about your loss. Walt was amazing father, husband to have around. I feel blessed that I have met him in my life. With hugs and much love?
— Cathy Sudo-Spindler
Chris and family, my deepest sympathy to you!
My heart aches when I think about your loss. Your husband, father was amazing person to have around. I am blessed to have met him in my life.
With hugs and my love.
— CATHY SUDO (Spindler)
Chris & family: we are so sorry to hear of the passing of Walt.. He was such a great man and will be missed! Thoughts & Prayers???? God Bless??
— Tom & Donna Payne
To the entire family, I send my prayers for comfort and peace...such a kind man and surely loved.
— Sandy Tully and Kelsie and children
Chris and family was sorry to hear of Whity''s passing. Our prayers are with you all at this time. May God grant you peace and comfort.
Cliff, Jr. and Bev Dixon
— Clifford & Beverly Dixon
We wish to express our deepest Sympathies to you Mrs White, Ron, Sherry, Beth, Mary, and Rebekah, and So sorry to hear about the loss of your husband and father. He will be greatly missed,it is my wish at these difficult times the Lord wraps his arms around and surrounds you with comfort and healing. Love and prayers
— James and Cara(Barger) Case
One of gods greatest gifts .....what a very sweet man .He will be missed but he is saving a place for us see you then "Whitey......"
— niki
Chris and Family: Thoughts and prayers are with you today and in the days ahead. God Bless each of you????
— Mike & Sandy Williams
Because and family,I''m so sorry for your lost sending prayers and strength to all of you
— Peggy Barber
Mrs White, Ron, Sher, Beth, Bekah, and Mary, So sorry to hear about the loss of your husband and father. He will be greatly missed, especially his ever-ready smile.
— Dennis and Linda Thiel