Mr. Jon Paul "Butch" White

February 17, 1948 - February 27, 2019

Mr. Jon Paul "Butch" White, 70, passed away on February 27, 2019 at Walker Rehabilitation Center in Carbon Hill, AL. Butch, was born on May 17, 1948, in New Albany, the son of the late Ottie and Norma Brinson White. Butch worked as a Laborer at McDonald's. He was in the Special Olympics for several years where he received several medals. He was loving brother and uncle that never met a stranger. He loved everyone. Prior to moving to Alabama, he was a huge Mississippi State University Bulldog fan, but it did not take him long to become an avid Alabama fan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a half-brother, Michael Boone and a brother-in-law: Larry Goodwin. Graveside services will be Saturday, March 2, 2019, at 1:00 P.M. from Palestine Cemetery in Montpelier with Dr. James Towery officiating. Survivors include his sister, Suzanne Goodwin of Warrior, AL, niece: Holly Creel of Warrior, AL: nephew: Price Wilkes and Fiance' Sara Branan of Atlanta, GA, three great-nephews: Nick Blackmon (Makayla) of Warrior, AL, Caleb Blackmon of Warrior, AL, and Justin Blackmon of Alaska, and a great-great-nephew: Bennett Blackmon of Warrior, AL. Honorary Pallbearers will be Nurses and Staff of Walker Rehabilitation Center in Carbon Hill, AL, and the Nurses and Staff of New Beacon Hospice in Jasper, AL. Memorials may be made to Central Mississippi Down Syndrome Society, P.O. Box 935, Jackson, MS 39205. Friends may leave an online condolence at www.calvertfuneralhome.com