R. Gerald White went to be with the Lord on August 3, 2013 after being at Paris Healthcare Center for over a year. He was 82. He was preceded in death by his parents Arbie and Jourd White and a brother, Harold. He leaves behind his wife of 60 years Cynthia Hancock White, his daughter Mandy White (Brad) Jones, son Steven Hancock White, and 3 year old twin granddaughters Abigail Olivia and Juliet Victoria Jones. Gerald graduated from Vanderbilt in 1952. After going to Naval Officer Candidate School, he served aboard the Air Craft Carrier FDR. He was in the Navy 5 years before leaving to work in Paris with his father at White Vending Company, started by Jourd White in 1925. Gerald enjoyed flying airplanes, sailing, playing tennis, taking singing lessons, karaoke and his beloved cat Frankie. The family of Gerald White was truly blessed by Paris Healthcare for taking such good care of him during his illness. They especially want to thank Pastor Pam Hughes and Lakeside Christian Fellowship for their prayers and support. They would also like to thank Henry County Medical Center Hospice for their care and support. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at 11:00 AM at Lakeside Christian Fellowship, 2920 Hwy. 641 North in Paris. Memorials may also be made to Lakeside Christian Fellowship.