Mr. Jimmie Lee White

WHITE, Mr. Jimmie Lee - age 82, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2014 at McLaren-Flint. Family hour 10 a.m. Saturday, November 22, 2014 at Christ The King Church, 1811 Seymour Ave., with funeral service commencing at 11 a.m. Father Philip Schmitter officiating. Interment Sunset Hills Association, G-4413 Flushing Rd. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 10 a.m. Saturday. Mr. White will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed from 2-8 p.m. Friday with family present. Mr. Jimmie Lee White was born July 4, 1932 in Goodwater (Coosa County) Alabama. He was born the son of Jim White and Willie Mae Hoytt. Jimmie spent his formative years in Alabama before relocating to Michigan. He attended Flint Community Schools and later joined the United States Armed Forces Army branch, where he was Honorably Discharged on March 11, 1955. Upon his return to Michigan he was employed by General Motors Fisher Body Plant. During his employment with GM, he was promoted to supervision and continued to work in this capacity at the Saginaw Manufacturing Plant until he retired in 1987. Jimmie had many hobbies that included coin collecting, casino trips, playing the lottery, watching the Detroit Tigers Baseball games, campaigning for the Democratic Party, singing and his favorite, bowling. Jimmie married Mary J Mollay (White) on March 9, 1953. After which he became a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. As a dedicated member, he joined the Knights of Columbus, the Choir, worked BINGO and prided himself with his substance abuse ministry throughout Genesee County. From their union, he leaves to cherish: 2 daughters, Antoinette “Toby” Scott of Swartz Creek, MI and Kathleen “Tess” White, of Flint, MI; 3 grandchildren, Terria (Adam) Kurtz of Grand Blanc, MI, Mark (Roshelle) Scott of St. Louis, MO and Tifini (Lamar) Rahmaad of Tucker of Georgia; Jimmie leaves 4 great granddaughters, Tanala Rahmaad, Teylyn Neal, Ayrianna and Aniquiana Kurtz; 1 great grandson, Kaden Rahmaad; He leaves niece, Cherie Davis; nephew, Mustafa Mahdi, both of Flint, MI; special cousins, Essie Mae Richardson, Bettye Caffee, both of Detroit, MI and Lanier Hoytt of Sacramento, CA; in-laws, Constance (Berlin) Dobson of Flint, MI, Dianne (John) Johnson of Grand Blanc, MI, Monica Latham of Laurel, MD and Janet Mollay of Lansing, MI; beloved god daughters, Alita Adams of Capitol Heights, MD and Patricia DeShazor of Kissimmee, FL; a host of other relatives and many cherished friends including the fella’s at Carriage Town Auto, AA members, and the staff at River Valley Manor Apartment Complex, especially Kelly Simpson. Mr. White was preceded in death by his son, Anthony “Tony B” White; parents, Jim White and Willie Mae Hoytt; brother, Alfonso White; sister, Martha Ann White; and special friend, Mary J. White. The Family of Jimmie Lee White appreciates the many kind expressions of love and concern extended to them during this time of bereavement. Our Special Thank You to the staff of River Valley Apartments, Willowbrook Manor, McLaren Medical Hospital and the Christ the King Family. May God Bless each of you and sustain a lasting peace within your souls.

Mr. Jimmie Lee White

July 4, 1932 - November 15, 2014