William Everette White

William Everette White, known affectionately as Bill, passed away on August 8, 2024, in Knoxville, Tennessee, at the age of 77. Born on March 28, 1947, in Lake City, Bill lived a life marked by dedication to his family, a distinguished career, and service to his country. 

Bill graduated from Lake City High School in 1965 and shortly thereafter joined the United States Air Force, where he served honorably for six years. After basic training in San Antonio, Texas, he was stationed for two years at Tachikawa Air Base near Tokyo. Afterwards, he was sent to Osan Air Base in Tague, South Korea. Later in 1969, he was stationed at Bien Hoa Air base, South Vietnam. In 1970 he was transferred to Kadena Air Base in Okinawa. After his military service, he began a longstanding career with Greyhound Bus Lines, where he was not only a committed employee but also served on the executive board for the Amalgamated Transit Union in the Southeast region. 

Bill’s personal interests were as diverse as his commitments: he was passionate about fishing, hunting, woodworking, and traveling to National Parks. He was a dependable and loyal friend, known for his serious demeanor paired with a playful sense of humor, often sharing laughs and practical jokes with close friends and family.

Bill is survived by his loving wife, Yoshiko White of Oak Ridge, TN; his daughter, Christina White Burns of Nashville, TN, son-in-law Ben Burns, and grandchildren Cannon, Kendall, Morgan, and Anderson; his son, William John White of Littleton, CO, daughter-in-law JoAnn White, and grandchildren Addison & Miya; his brothers, Larry White of Knoxville, TN with wife Pauline White, and Bob White of Maryville, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Millard White and Dorothy Nance White, and his sisters, Rita Faye Hicks and Patsy Lou Duncan.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City.

Funeral service will follow at 6:00 PM in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Rev. Jimmy Ault.

On Sunday, August 18, 2024, family and friends will gather at the funeral home at 1:30 PM to proceed to Island Ford Cemetery in Lake City for a 2:00 PM graveside service with military honors presented by the Honor Guard of Campbell County.

Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City, Tennessee, is assisting the family during this time. Bill's legacy of integrity, service, and love will be remembered by all.