Randy Tate White

Randy Tate White, 61, of Siler City passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021 at his home in Siler City. Mr. White was born in Chatham County on August 7, 1959 the son of John Ray "Pete" and Sarah Leonard White. Randy was a 1977 graduate of Jordan Matthew's High School. After graduating he was employed at Boling Chair Company until their closing then spent his last years working at Chatham Hospital in Siler City. He was a very simple man with simple ways. He enjoyed spending time outside watching birds and all things baseball related and listening to all kinds of music. Randy loved to draw and read about trains and history. He was a collector of match box cars. In addition to his parents, Randy is preceded in death by his infant brother and niece; Julie White. He is survived by his brothers; Jerry Ray White and wife Barbara of Bear Creek, and John L. White and wife Ann of Goldston, nieces; Leslie Witt and husband Jimmy, Wendy Perrell and husband Donald, Shelby Vedder and husband Ryan, special niece; Jodie W. Phillips and husband Shane and great nephews; Carter and Westin, niece; Dianna Ritter and husband Chris, many great nieces and nephews, and one great-great nephew. A memorial graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, March 12, 2021 at Brush Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, 5345 Airport Road, Bear Creek with Dr. Patrick Fuller officiating. The family will receive friends at other times at the home of Jerry and Barbara White, 1008 Joe Brown Rd., Bear Creek, NC. Memorials may be made to Children's Home Society of North Carolina, P.O. Box 14608, 604 Meadow Street, Greensboro, NC 27415, www.chsnc.org Smith & Buckner is assisting the White family. Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com