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Submitted: 9/19/20 • Approved: 9/21/20 • Last Updated: 9/24/20 • R202065-G0-S3
SERGEANT MAJOR US Army
Korea
Vietnam
April 10, 1932 - February 27, 2013
Bronze Star Medal & Oak Leaf Cluster
Buddy
Luther Allen White of Covington passed away on February 27, 2013 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, TN after a long illness. He was 80 years old. Mr. White was a retired CSM in the United States Army, who served from 1953-1976. He served two tours in Vietnam, one tour in Korea and one tour in Germany. While in the military, he received two Bronze Stars, one Meritorious Service Award, six Army Commendation Awards, seven Good Conduct Medals, one Combat Infantry Badge and one Expert Infantry Badge. After retiring from the military, he farmed the family land from 1976 until the early 90's. Mr. White also worked for the Board of Education as a school bus driver from 1979-2003. Mr. White is survived by his wife, Mildred Hudson White, a son, Allen Keith White of Memphis, TN, a daughter, Teresa White King of Covington, TN, four grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by one brother, Peter Jackson White of Orlando, FL. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Ruby White, three brothers, Jesse ""Tuck"" White, Landon White, Jack White and five sisters, Louise White Mashburn, Vera White Newman, Catherine White Rone, Alice White Moyer and Ann White Hammond. Mr. White was a beloved husband and father and will be missed greatly. Memorial Service will be held at the Covington Funeral home on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at 2:00PM. Friends and family are invited to attend.
Contributed on 9/19/20 by debbraszymanski
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