Jerry Lee White

Jerry Lee White, Jr. Jerry Lee White, Jr., of Franklin, passed away at 8:15 p.m. on Sunday, December 25, 2011, as a result of an automobile accident. Born April 3, 1989 in Franklin, Jerry was the son of Jerry Lee White and Ketina VanBrussel. He was employed by Snowshoe Enterprises. Jerry was a 2007 graduate of Franklin High School, and a graduate of Vo-Tech, where he was certified as a State Inspection Mechanic. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family and friends. He was also a car enthusiast. Jerry loved life and was always willing to lend a hand to those in need. Jerry is survived by his father and step-mother, Jerry and Maryalicia White of Emlenton; his mother, Ketina VanBrussel of Franklin and her fiance', Kevin Horn; his sisters, Monique Jackson and her husband, Joe, of Strattanville, and Leann White of McAlister, Oklahoma; and his brother, David Ray VanBrussel and his fiancee', Kelly, of Fredonia. He is also survived by his special friends, Shawn Aikens and his wife, Peggy, of Barkeyville, and Jeff Hoover and Tawny VanBrussel, of Polk; his Uncle and Aunt, John and Darlene White, of Sugarcreek; his Uncle and Aunt, Mike and Melissa White, of Franklin; and his Aunt Jacqueline Forbes of Polk; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Jerry was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Paul and Janet White; his maternal grandparents, Ken and Mabel VanBrussel; his infant nephew, Raymond P. Jackson; and his cousin, Andy White. Family and friends of Jerry will be received at the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, on Thursday, December 29, from 3 to 7 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at the Funeral Home on Friday, December 30 at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. Marshall Dalmaso, retired minister, officiating. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the family to help defray funeral expenses and/or to the Venango County Humane Society - PO Box 1045, Oil City PA 16301. To send online condolences, cards, flowers, or to obtain further information, friends and family are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.