James G. White, Jr., 86 of Owensboro died Friday, June 5, 2020 at Hermitage Care & Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Hazard on February 25, 1934 to the late James White and Helen Bolin White. He was retired from Owensboro Grain where he worked over 36 years. James was a member of Sts. Joseph & Paul Catholic Church and loved hunting, fishing, and bird watching. He served in Korea in the U. S. Army and U. S. Navy Reserves and was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Lear Payne White; a daughter, Donna Gail Horlander; and siblings, Charles White, Nola Barrett, and Donna Johnson.
Survivors include his son, James White; a daughter, Linda Newton (Fred); seven grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
Private Graveside Services will be held on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at Resurrection Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donation to March of Dimes, 920 Frederica Street, Suite 102, Owensboro, KY 42301.