Arthur White

Arthur Carlton White Sr, 89, was called home to be with The Lord on Saturday, June 16, 2018. His faith in God brought him through many trials in life. Arthur was known as a Southern gentleman because of his warm and gentle spirit. He had a caring heart which made him a devoted husband, father and a friend to many. He passed as he lived, quietly and peacefully at Billings Clinic in Billings, Montana Mr. White was born at Bone Cave, Tennessee to James Dallas White and Ova Elizabeth Simmons on May 13, 1929. He is preceded in death by his brothers and sisters and his wife, Frances Rebecca Womack White of 56 years. Survivors include three sons, Arthur Carlton White, Jr. of San Francisco, California, Edward Timothy White (Laura White) of Billings, Montana, and Brian Dewitt White of Memphis, Tennessee, six grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. Arthur was a long-time member of the Church of God of Prophecy at Ridgedale and at East Ridge. He was also a graduate of Van Buren County High School in Spencer, Tennessee. He previously worked thirty-eight years in the dental supply business in Chattanooga, Tenn., with Keener Dental and Patterson Dental. A memorial service will be held July 11, 2018, at 11 a.m. at the East Chapel of the Chattanooga Funeral Home on S. Moore Rd in East Ridge with Reverend Doug Stephenson officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home beginning at 10 a.m. Graveside services will follow at 3 p.m. (Central Time) at the Laurel Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Van Buren County. Arrangements are under the care of Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory and Florist East Chapel, 404 South Moore Rd. East Ridge, Tenn. 37412. Please share your thoughts and memories at www.ChattanoogaEastChapel.com