William "Bill" White's Obituary
William Morris White, age 80, of Pinellas Park, Florida passed away peacefully and suddenly on April 21, 2012 at Woodside Hospice. He was born on March 5, 1932 in Norristown, Pennsylvania to his parents, William and Anna White. Bill was raised in the Jewish faith. He attended the University of Michigan. During his summers he drove a sand dune buggy. He then served in the U.S. Navy. Bill then surveyed and worked to bring a gas pipeline into Florida, later working as an Engineer Technician for Florida Power Corporation. Bill was a longtime resident of Pinellas County. He married Melba Kear at Pasadena Community Church on June 22, 1969. Bill and Melba owned a farm in Suwannee County, Florida for about 20 years before returning to Pinellas County in 1998. Bill enjoyed playing the piano. In later years, he enjoyed working on his computer and reading. Bill will be remembered by his loving wife, Melba and her children:
Richard and Roslyn Kear
Sandra and Timothy Owens
He is also survived by grandchildren:
Christopher and Tara Kear; Great Grandchildren: Crosby and Emmaline Kear
Joshua and Rachel Kear: Great Grandchildren; Zion and Glenn Kear
Elizabeth and Christopher Reeves
Meredith Owens A memorial service will be held at a later date. His final resting place is Woodlawn Memory Gardens.
Bill was loved dearly.
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