Frank L. White

January 29, 1927 - March 16, 2016

Frank L. White, 89, of Bristol, TN passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at NHC Healthcare of Bristol. He was born in Bristol, VA on January 29, 1927, a son of the late Volley Lewis White and Ellen Clay Wright White. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Virginia Smith and June Shumaker and three brothers, Charles White, Volley Lewis White, Jr. and Jessie Allen White. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served his country during World War II. He worked for Monroe Calculator Company, Castle Mobile Homes, and retired from Davis Pipe Co. Frank is survived by his wife, Nellie White; sons, Kim L. White and wife Barbara and Keith Buchanan and wife Nancy ; daughter, Deanna Cole Roberts; grandchildren, Todd Buchanan and wife Kacey, Isaac Buchanan, Jason Cole, and Diedra Cole; great grandchildren, Austin Buchanan and Lauren Cole; great great granddaughter, Aislynn Cole; brother, Gayle White and wife Jane; and sisters, Nancy Privette and Louise Clark and husband Robert (Bob). The family would like to extend a special thank you to a special friend, Bascom Jackson; special friends and caregivers, Bill McCray and his wife Niki; Dr. Smith and the wonderful staff at NHC; and Dr. David Thompson. The family will receive friends from 5:30 until 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 21, 2016 at Blevins Funeral & Cremation Services, 417 Lee St., Bristol, VA. The funeral service will follow in the funeral home chapel at 7:00 p.m. with Pastor Paul Young officiating. The committal service and interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be sent to Haven of Rest Rescue Mission, 624 Anderson St., Bristol, TN 37620 or to Wellmont Hospice House, 1 Medical Park Blvd., Bristol, TN 37620.