Thomas L. White, age 62, of Rising Sun, MD passed away on Wednesday, January 03, 2018. Born in Havre de Grace, MD on April 16, 1955 he was the son of Dorothy Ann (Parker) White and the late Donald Lloyd White Sr.

Thomas was brought up in the Baptist Faith. For 28 years he worked at Bruce Industrial, New Castle, DE as a construction foreman and was a former post commander for the Sons of the American Legion post 194. Thomas enjoyed watching reality T.V. and was an ace mechanic who loved working on cars, go carts and anything that had a motor. Thomas’ greatest joy was spending time with his loving family.

He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Shirley White of Rising Sun, MD; three daughters: Amanda Cox (Michael) of North East, MD, Tabitha White (boyfriend, Hank) of Franklinville, NJ, Hayley White of Rising Sun, MD; son, Thomas L. White Jr. (partner, Hailey) of Rising Sun, MD; son of his heart, Christopher Steppe of Rising Sun, MD; three grandchildren: James (Bubba) Boothe, Trinity Cox and Kiera Cox; mother, Dorothy White of Phoenix City, AL; brother, Donald White Jr. (Donna) of Colora, MD; three sisters: Ruth Muir (Pat) of Rising Sun, MD, Betty Jenkins of Phoenix City, AL and Dawn Hightower of Midland, GA; and uncle Lowell White (Pauline). Thomas is also survived by several neices an nephews.Thomas was preceded in death by his father, Donald White, Sr.

A celebration of Thomas’ life will be held at 12:00 PM on Friday, January 12, 0218 at R.T. Foard Funeral Home, 111 S. Queen St., Rising Sun, MD 21911. Pastor Robert Madron (Uncle Bob) will be officiating the ceremony. Family and friends may begin visiting at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow at Brookview Cemetery, Rising Sun MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made payable to “Shirley White” and sent in the care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 248, Rising Sun, MD 21911.