Sr., Ret. Herbert L. White

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 .