Michael Marvin White

Mr. Michael Marvin White, 70, of Dalton, GA passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2015 in Macon, GA.

He was born on October 5, 1944 in Macon to the late Marvin and Anita Stewart White and was also preceded in death by his father-in-law, Harry Lee Woodward and sister-in-law, Harriet Woodward Hight.

Mike was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and the keystone for his entire extended family. He was also a delight to his many friends. The ultimate joy for him was spending time with family and friends and helping others. Mike had an interest in researching history, and he developed a passion for family genealogy. He also participated in the Civil War Round Table, where he engaged many speakers and helped organize special events. He began to play the dulcimer in recent years with the Dalton Dulcimer Group and enjoyed preforming at area long term health care facilities and special events.

He was a highly respected man in the community, where he was loved and adored by many people. Mike retired from Shaw Industries in 2007. His years of dedicated employment at Queen Carpet (and later Shaw Industries) yielded a bounty of close-knit friends. Mike was a 1967 graduate of Georgia Tech with a degree in Industrial Management; he tremendously enjoyed his Georgia Tech circle of friends, and shared his alumni ties with both of his sons who also attended Georgia Tech.

He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years Linda Woodward White of the residence; children and their spouses, Stephanie (Steve) McClinton of Hoover, AL, Chris (Michelle) White of Marietta, GA and Brandon (Lisa) White of Woodstock, GA; grandchildren, Macy McClinton, Cooper McClinton, Hudson McClinton and Tanner White; brothers, Larry (Sandra) White of St. Simons, GA and Keith (Tina) White of Bryon, GA; uncle, Ferrell (Lois) White of Cumming, GA; mother-in-law, Grace Starnes Woodward of Lizella, GA; sisters-in-law, Betty Jean Woodward, Sylvia Woodward Bedgood both of Lizella, GA and Robbie (Rick) Woodward Turner of San Francisco, CA; brother-in-law, Ronnie Hight of Statesboro, GA. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services will be at Noon Monday at the Dalton First United Methodist Church with Dr. Robin Lindsey officiating.
Burial will follow in West Hill Cemetery.

The family will receive friends in the Atrium of the Church on Monday, May 4 from 10 a.m. until the funeral at Noon.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Dalton First United Methodist Church, 500 S. Thornton Ave., Dalton, GA 30720 or DOCUP (Dalton Organization of Churches United for People) 511 Valley Dr. Dalton, GA 30720 or the Whitfield-Murray Historical Society, 715 Chattanooga Ave. Dalton, GA 30720.

Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.lovefuneralhomega.com.

Love Funeral Home, 1402 N. Thornton Ave. Dalton (across from Hamilton Medical Center) is in charge of arrangements.