Lewis E. White
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Lewis E. White age 87 of Friendsville. The family announces with great sadness the passing of Lewis Edward White on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. He has left his earthly home to spend eternity in Heaven. He was of the Baptist faith. Lewis was a U. S. Army Retired Sgt FCE7 with 20 years of service. Serving in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He was a NRA Patriot Life Member, serving as a Range Safety Officer, High Power Certified Coach and a Distinguished Rifleman President's Hundred Member. Lewis was an avid collector of M1 Garand rifles with an extensive collection. Lewis loved traveling across the country and abroad with his late wife, Opal. Married for 63 years, the love, support and dedication for each another is everlasting. Other hobbies included family time, Lady Vols basketball, Tennessee football, boating, fishing and beach trips with the grandchildren. The family will miss the most his unending love, commitment to his family, encouraging words and special times with him. Lewis was preceded in death by his wife, Opal Price White; daughter, Patricia White; sons, Michael White, David White, James White, and parents, Willie and Sara Rose Arden White; brothers, James, Robert, David and Johnny White. Survived by his daughter, Barbara Amburn and husband, Al; grandchildren: Stacie Barth (Drew), Kristen Clouse (Joey), Makaila Amburn, Heather Poston (Josh), Michael White, Amanda White, James White (Rebecca), Dustin White, Sarah White Brown; 13 great-grandchildren; sisters, Annie and Patricia White; several nieces and nephews. A special thanks to Lisa Brock, Joan Owenby and Gayle Johnson who loved and cared for him as their own. Also thank you to Dr. John Acker and U. T. Hospice. The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 28th at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Funeral services will follow at 6:30 p.m. Family and friends will gather at 12:30 p.m. Monday afternoon in the East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, John Sevier Highway, Knoxville for graveside services with full military honors. Click Funeral Home, 109 Walnut Street in Lenoir City is in charge of arrangements. clickfuneralhome.com