Russell Reeves White

Russell Reeves White, age 75, of Hiddenite, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2017 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Born in Gaston County on February 2, 1942 to the Eulah Gowings. He was retired as a security guard from Griffin Security Service and was of the Baptist faith. Russell was an avid fisherman, conservationist, and loved to lend a helping hand taking clothing and food to West Virginia, Kentucky, and North Carolina. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by two sons: Douglas Powell White and Michael Steven White.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 42 years, Betty Martin White, of the home; son: Russell Reeves White, Jr., of Asheville; daughters: Denise Treasa Gulso and Patrise Annette Juelfs, of Lincolnton; step-sons: Toby & Traci Ireland, of Taylorsville, and Jesse Ireland, of Statesville; sixteen grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brother: William Billy White, of NY; sisters: Rosannae Sellers and Ruth Lynnhart, of Cherryville; along with a number of nieces and nephews.


There are no formal service planned at this time. The body will lie-in-state on Friday, June 2, 2017 from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm at Alexander Funeral Service for any family and friends that would like to come by and pay their respects. We love you Papaw!!