Marvin Peyton White Sr.

Marvin Peyton White Sr. of Lake Wales, Florida, died on Thursday, January 15, 2015. He was 95 years old.

Marvin was born on March 5, 1919 beside the fireplace at the family farmhouse on Sugar Run Road near Sunbury, North Carolina. After serving his country in the Army Air Corps, during World War II, Marvin was mustered out of the service at Avon Park, F. It was during this time that he met a young Lake wales school teacher, Martha Whitehurst, which led to 65 years of marriage. He was a retired sales representative for Draper Furniture Store and was an active member of the First United Methodist Church. He was a charter member and past president of the Lake Wales Lion’s Club, early member and past president of the Passion Play Board, Chairman of the Lake Wales Red Cross for many years.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Martha Whitehurst White, brothers, Gerald Stedham White and Forrest White, and sister, Elizabeth Stuber.

Survivors include his sons, Peyton White and wife, Emily of Orangeburg, SC, Norman White and wife, Elaine of St. Augustine, Stephen White and wife, Wendy of Lake Wales, Gregory White and wife, Tammy of Birmingham, AL, Andy White of Vero Beach, brother, Gerald F. White of Elizabeth City, NC, 10 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, January 18, 2015 at 3:00PM at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Jeff Kantz officiating. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00PM on Saturday, January 17 at Marion Nelson Funeral Home. A private family burial will take place on Monday, January 19, 2015 at Lake Wales Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Vitas Hospice (6850 New Tampa Highway, Suite 600, Lakeland, FL 33815).

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http://webcasts.lifetributes.com/560188