Roy Lee White

Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Roy Lee White, age 81, of Commerce, Georgia, who died Monday, September 26, 2016 at his residence.  Mr. White was born December 14, 1935 in Athens, Georgia to the late Jacob Andrew and Mae Belle Looney White, was retired after 25 years of service with Standard Coosa Thatcher. Mr. White was a U.S. Army Veteran, having served in the Korean Conflict, and was of the Baptist Faith. In addition to his parents Mr. White is preceded in death by a sister Katie Esco, and his wife, Martha Jo Ayers White.

Survivors include a son, Andy White of Commerce, Daughter and son-in-law; Lynn and Shayne Pressley of Jefferson, grandson; Josh Hall and fiance’ Jessica Chavez of Commerce, two great grandchildren; J.C. Hall and Souli Chavez of Commerce, brother; Robert White of Athens.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 PM Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at the Evans Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Angie Burgess officiating. Burial will follow in the Center Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.  The family will receive friends at Evans Funeral Home from 5 until 8 PM Tuesday, September 27, 2016.

Evans Funeral Home, 1350 Winder Highway, Jefferson, Georgia.  706-367-5467.

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