Walter White

White, Walter Perry, passed away on May 17, 2010 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Born in 1921 in Camden, Tennessee, he married his childhood sweetheart, Janice Madden White, who pre-deceased him after 56 years of marriage. He served in China with the Flying Tigers, 14th Air Force under General Clare Chennault during World War II and received special recognition both by the Chinese and American Governments and General Chiang Kai-shek as well as specially decorated by Madame Chiang Kai-shek. He was shot down twice and helped back through enemy lines by the Chinese. He returned to Taiwan on many occasions to participate in events to honor the Flying Tigers. Much of his career was spent with the Federal Government, largely with the Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife. At retirement he was honored for his contributions and the changes that he helped implement. He was honored as a 50 year member as a Master Mason and the Franklin Masonic Lodge will honor him prior to his Service. He is survived by his daughter, Charlotte Goldston Michael Goldston and his son John M. White Gigi Certain and a niece, Patricia Weaver. Visitation Tuesday 4-7 p.m. and on Wednesday 11-1:00. There will be a Masonic service at 12:45 on Wednesday with funeral service to follow at 1:00 p.m. Burial to follow at Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers donations may be made the The American Cancer Society.
HARPETH HILLS FUNERAL HOME, 9090 HWY 100, 646-9292 www.harpethhills.com.