Mr. James Earl White, age 76, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at his home in Brownsville, TN. Funeral Services will be conducted Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 3:00 PM in the Lea and Simmons Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery. A visitation will be Wednesday, June 15, 2016, 5 PM to 7 Pm in the Lea and Simmons Funeral Home. Mr. White was preceded in death by his parents: James and Evelyn Smith White, a step son: Lee Welch, a daughter: Phyllis White and a grandson: Fred Harrison. He is survived by his wife: Nancy Stewart White, Brownsville, TN, two daughters: Rhonda White, Nashville, TN, April Roark, (Andy), step daughter: Nan Naylor, (Tommy) both of Brownsville, TN, three step sons: Johnnie Welch (Ruby) Dyersburg, TN, Tommy Welch, (Margie) Chapel Hill, TN, Bill Welch, Brownsville, TN, eleven grandchildren, Four great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Memorials are requested to Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Mary Frances Trottman, 1805 Rudolph Rd., Brownsville, TN 38012.