J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

White, Sr., Col. Ret. Herbert L.

Sunday, February 17, 2008

Col. Herbert Lee White, Sr. U.S. Army (Ret) 78, of Petersburg, died Sunday, February 17, 2008. He was a native of Smithfield, VA the son of the late John T. and Georgia Thomas White. He was a retired Colonel who served the Korean and Vietnam wars in the U.S. Army. He was a district supervisor for AARP, Prince George Lions Club, retired officers association, Alumni of VA State University, President of the Administrative Board at Washington Street United Methodist Church with 30 years of dedicated service. He is survived by his wife, Rosa A. White; son, Herbert Lee White, Jr., of Fairfax, VA; sisters, Blanche White of Newport, VA, Clarice White of Smithfield, VA; devoted great nephew, Col. Rodney Davis U.S. Army (Ret) of Norfolk, VA., numerous nieces and nephews, host of friends, very special family friend, Mary J. Easley. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 am Friday, February 22, 2008 at Washington Street United Methodist Church, Petersburg, VA., the family will receive friends one hour prior at the church. Interment will be in Southlawn Memorial Park. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

Dear Rosa,
I was so sorry to hear of Herberts death and was unable to attend the service due to my health. May God be with you in the days to come and give you peace.

Posted by: Myrna Matthews at February 25, 2008 11:04 AM

Rosa, Hank and I are praying for you during this most difficult time. Please remember all the goods times, share Herbs story with everyone you meet, and time will ease the pain. God Bless you and your family during this difficult time.

Posted by: Meg & Hank Duarte at February 22, 2008 03:53 PM

My Dearest Herbie and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and especially your Mom this day; I know what you're feeling and it's hard, but time does heal and you have your wonderful memories...I know how much you love your Dad and how much you think of both parents...please let me know if I can do anything, I'm here my Herbie; Hug your Mom for me; Godspeed on your return trip.
Love you,
Lisa

Posted by: Lisa Whitley at February 21, 2008 08:50 PM

Dear Rosa, Clarice, Blanche & Family:

On behalf of my Mother, Lucy Spratley Burrell, we want to convey our deepest sympathy to you! May God give you the strength & courage to deal with the loss of our Cousin, Herbert Lee.

Lorella Burrell Willis

Posted by: Lorella Burrell Willis at February 21, 2008 05:57 PM

To Rosa and Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy over Herb's death. We can all take comfort in the fact that he is no longer suffering and that he is now with the Lord. We would like to help in any way we can. Please do not hesitate to ask.

Posted by: Chris and Bob Rightmyer at February 20, 2008 04:32 PM