Jackie "J.R" White

April 6, 1953 - March 10, 2021

Jackie "J.R." White, 67, of Bristol, VA passed away Wednesday, March 10th, 2021 in the Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, TN. He was born on April 6th, 1953, a son of the late Roy Thomas White, Jr. and Bessie Honaker White of Richlands, VA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Kay Mutter; and one brother, John White. J. R. retired from Pioneer Chevrolet, Abingdon, VA after many years of service. He has a passion for working with his hands and tinkering with just about anything. He wore many hats being able to fix anything he come across. He collected and restored old furniture, antiques and enjoyed woodworking. J.R. especially loved the time he spent talking with his family and friends the most. Jackie is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Bonita "Bonnie" White of Bristol, VA; one sister, Anita Hagy and her husband Roger of Meadowview, VA; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm on Sunday, March 14th, 2021 at Blevins Funeral & Cremation Services. The funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm with pastor Eddie Gobble officiating. The committal service and interment will be conducted at Forest Hills Memory Gardens, Abingdon, VA following the funeral service. Pallbearers and Honorary Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to American Heart Association, VA Office 4217 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, VA, 23060. Donations may also be made to the Pat Summitt Foundation, East Tennessee Foundation, 520 W. Summit Hill Drive, Suite 1101 Knoxville, TN 37902, in memory of his sister, Kay Mutter. Condolences for the family may be sent and viewed by visiting www.BlevinsCares.com. J.R. and his family are in the care of Blevins Funeral & Cremation Services, 417 Lee St., Bristol, VA 24201; ph.#: (276) 669-6141.