Murray White, 80

GEORGETOWN - Murray White of Georgetown peacefully departed this life Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007, at Milford Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was 80.

He was affectionately known to many as "Whitey" and "Pard."

Mr. White ended his life's journey to meet his Lord and to reunite with the love of his life, Thelma Jane, who preceded him in death in 2004.

Theirs was a lifelong romance lasting 56 years.

Mr. White was born Feb. 5, 1927, and was raised in Pittsville, Md., on the farm of his parents, Dorothy and Walter White.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a member of the American Legion, Post 8, Georgetown.

Mr. White's career as a skilled mechanic began at Conaway Motors in Georgetown.

For 20 years, he was an independent owner/operator of Whitey's Texaco in Georgetown.

After 17 and a half years with the State of Delaware, he retired from the Stockley Center.

During his lifetime, he enjoyed fishing, sailing, gardening, flying radio-controlled airplanes and spending time with family and friends.

He was an unselfish man who never hesitated to help others.

Mr. White and his wife were active volunteers for the Robin Hood Thrift Shop and Meals on Wheels.

He was a long-time member of Grace United Methodist Church where over the years he served as Trustee and usher.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a brother, Irvin White.

Left to cherish his memory are three sons, Stephen M. and his wife Linda of Middletown, Philip M. and his wife Karen of Federalsburg, Md. and Jeffrey A. of Georgetown; four grandchildren, Stephen White, Christine Rex, Robin Wooters and Trey White; four great-grandchildren; a number of loving nieces and nephews; and three sisters, Maridell West of Millsboro, Ida Widdowson of Mardela Springs, Md. and Amanda Taeuber of Salisbury, Md.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the viewing from 7-9 p.m. today at Short Funeral Services, 609 E. Market St., Georgetown.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday followed by interment in Union Cemetery. Georgetown.

Instead of flowers, donations may be made to Grace United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 209, Georgetown, DE 19947; or Vitas Hospice, 10 Commerce Road, Suite 302, Newark, DE 19711.