Walter Eugene "Gene" White

Walter Eugene “Gene” White Age: 66 Of: Dickson, TN passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 following his battle with IPF (Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis). Gene was foremost, a man of God, a great husband, father, and grandfather, and was a very hard worker. He was full of love and wisdom that touched everyone he met. Gene graduated from Poland High School in Poland, Louisiana, then attend LSU in Baton Rouge where he graduated with a degree in Dairy science/ Agriculture. Gene had various jobs throughout his life. He was a farmer, parts salesman for Kabota and John Deere, and finally a Senior Operator/right of Way inspector at the Colonial Pipeline in Baron Rouge, Louisiana and Nashville, Tennessee. He was a jack of all trades. Mr. White was born November 1, 1952 in Alexandria, LA A Celebration of Life for Mr. White will be held at later date. Survivors: Wife of 46 years. Janice White of Dickson, TN 2 Sons: Justin White (Rachel) of Pembroke, KY Christopher White (Brooklyn) of Lake Charles, LA 1 Daughter: Marsha Perdew (Dan) of Brownsburg, IN 1 Brother: Jerry White (Charlotte) of Pineville, LA 1 Sister: Diane Doise (Tom) of Baton Rouge, LA 7 Grandchildren: Andrew, Lydia, Hannah, Callie, Luke, Ana Lisa and Jacob Preceded in death by: Parents: George & Beulah May Knouse White Brother: Dennis White Sister: Judy Pace In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of Dickson, IPF Research at Vanderbilt, St. Jude’s Children Hospital or the Gideons ARRANGEMENTS BY SPANN FUNERAL HOME (615) 446-1123