Edgar White

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The Life and Times of Edgar White

Mr. Edgar White, the son of the late Annie White Massey (Van)- was born in Waycross Georgia on July 22, 1935. He passed peacefully on January 25, 2022, at home surrounded by family. 

Married to Penelope (Arnold) for more than 60 years, he was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. Mr. White was a dedicated General Motors – Chevrolet Division employee for nearly 40 years until his retirement. He then worked with the Elmhurst Community Home, Inc for more than 20 years. 

Edgar White was often seen sitting on his porch and would wave to passersby on foot and in their cars and was known as a respected and longtime member of the Dexter Community where he and his family have resided for more than 60 years.

Affectionately known as “Coach,” sports were his thing. He participated as a dedicated father and as the coach for young men in his community where he led, mentored, and provided organized sports - baseball, softball, basketball, and football – He loved to win, but most of all loved to see the hard work, determination and teamwork and often provided sage advice that would follow his teams and family throughout life. 

His Family was especially important to him and his connections to each person was unique and impacted their lives in a variety of ways. He was the life and laughter at Family reunions and always looked forward to being with Family whenever possible. 

Edgar is preceded in death by his beloved son Duane (Kimberly), favorite sister Vannette Kelly. 

He leaves to cherish his memories: Daughters Debora Green (Layban) of LV Nevada; Adria Hall (Kyle) of Detroit, Michigan; Son, Michael Arnold of Detroit, and Daughter -in- Law Kimberly White (Duane) of Detroit, Michigan. Grandchildren Simeon (LaTesha), Ashley, Jonathan II (Marta), Duane Edgar, Kylene and Kai. Great grandchildren Simeon Jr., Seth, Jaden, Javon, D’Kai, Nevaeh, SeVae, Malachi, Jonathan III, Madisyn, Truth and Noel. 

He also leaves mother-in-law 103 year old Leti Arnold, sisters-in-law, Irma  & Jackie , brothers-in-law Dennis & Bernard, and his nephew, Willie Kelly of Tampa Florida, and host of nieces and nephews from his union, cousins, friends, and associates.

God saw the road was getting rough, the hills too hard to climb,

So, He closed his weary eyelids and whispered, “Peace Be Thine.”

You slipped away so quietly without telling us goodbye and with God’s help,

We will meet in our home up in the sky. ~Author Unknown