Harold Ervin White

Harold Ervin White, 83, of Glen Alpine is now perfectly whole and home with Jesus as of Wednesday, December 16, 2020.  Born July 4, 1937 in Burke County, he was the son of the late Robert Romulus White and Annie Powell White.

A family man, Harold was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather that dearly loved his family. He was a former member of Lail Road Evangelical Methodist Church and most recently a member of Glen Alpine United Methodist Church.  He served in various leadership roles and he taught Sunday school for over 40 years. Harold was a charter member of Burke County Gideons International and often was a speaker at churches. He was involved with many Gideon Bible distributions.  Harold served as a volunteer fireman with the Glen Alpine Fire Department for 25 years.  He was an avid fisherman and gardener, and he especially loved traveling and family vacations.

In addition to his parents, Harold was preceded in death by daughter, Donna Kay White; five brothers; and four sisters.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 64 years, Nell Lail White; daughter, Cathy White Steinert and husband, Butch; granddaughters, Emily Smith-Eagle and husband, Adam, and Diana Steinert Wood and husband, Nathaniel; great-grandchildren, Anola Smith, Ella Smith, and Ava Wood; sisters, Doris White Orders and Elizabeth White Morgan and husband, Jim; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.

The graveside service will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Glen Alpine Cemetery with Rev. Jim White officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Gideons International or Burke Hospice and Palliative Care.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.