James E White

James E. White, 83, of Franklin, passed away at 4:35 a.m., Monday, January 5th at Sugarcreek Station.Born February 9, 1931 in Franklin, James was the son of the late John and Erma Stevenson White. He married the former Doris R. Long on February 14, 1953, and she survives. Mr. White was a Korean War Veteran having served from March 1952 until March 1954. He retired in 1982 from Chicago Pneumatic Tool where he had worked as a crane operator for more than 31 years. Mr. White drove school bus for the Franklin School District and had worked at Exstrum Trucking Company in Barkeyville as a truck driver for many years.Mr. White was very active in the Franklin Salvation Army. He drove the church van for many years and worked at the Rocky Grove Fair and Applefest with the church. He was an avid bowler and bowled in many leagues for more than 40 years. He enjoyed woodworking and puzzles. Mr. White also enjoyed racing and raced Volkswagons at Tri City Speedway during the '70's. In addition to his wife, Jim is survived by his sons, Dale White and his partner, George White Wolf, of Franklin, William White of Erie, and Brian White of Franklin; his grandchildren, Tina Whitman and her husband, Robert, of Franklin, Abby and Reachal White of North East, PA, and Michael White and his wife, Shelly, of Conneautville; and his 2 great-grandchildren, LeRoy and Becca Whitman of Franklin.Jim is also survived by his brothers, Donald E. White and his wife, Marian, of Polk, and Richard E. White of Oil City; his nephews, John and his wife, Darleen White, Mike and his wife, Melissa White, both of Franklin, and Jerry and his wife, Mary White of Florida, as well as, other nieces and nephews.In addition to his parents, Mr. White was preceded in death by his sons, Terry L. White and David White; his brother, Paul White; and his great-granddaughter, Brandy White.Family and friends of Mr. White will be received at the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin on Wednesday, January 7th from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, January 8th at 11 a.m. with Major Jerry Stinson of the DuBois Salvation Army officiating. Interment will be in Peters Cemetery.To send flowers, cards, online condolences, or for further information, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.