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Jack Hutchins White, Jr., loving husband and father, passed away on August 9, 2018, in his home surrounded by his family and good friend Kenny Cribb after a yearlong, bravely fought the battle against cancer.

He was born on January 20, 1953, in Kings Mountain, NC, the first child of Jack and Dorcas White. He grew up in Kings Mountain, NC where his father was an attorney and state Senator. Jack was proud of his father’s accomplishments and the bills his father passed in the Senate during the 1960s. His mother was a beloved elementary school teacher in the Kings Mountain school system, teaching 2nd grade for 37 years.

Jack was a Phi Beta Kappa. He graduated with honors from Davidson College and went on to Magdalen College at Oxford University where he received his law degree. Jack also received a second law degree from The University of Virginia.

As a young attorney, Jack began his career at Mudge, Rose, Guthrie and Alexander, a Wall Street Firm, though he chose to work in their Washington, D.C. office. During this time, he met the love of his life, Marianna Florestano, and married her on May 28, 1983.

In 1984, Jack took a leap of faith in his career by making the decision to join Bell Atlantic, which later became Verizon. Jack excelled at Verizon to become Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Services, Networks, and Technology.

When Jack was in his 30’s, he frequently talked about retiring and in 2010, he was able to enjoy an early retirement due to his success. Jack’s interests then turned to genealogy, conducting extensive research and uncovering an impressive and interesting family tree. He was most proud to discover that he is a direct descendant of six pilgrims who came over on The Mayflower.

Jack received The General Society of The Mayflower Descendants certificate, The Alden Kindred of America, Inc. certificate and The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution certificate. In addition to his genealogy work, Jack was a true Renaissance Man.

Jack is survived by his wife Marianna White, his two sons, Ian and Winston White, his daughter-in-law Lorena White, his father-in-law Ernest Florestano, his sisters Nancy Mauney and Alyson Hall, his nephew Hunter Mauney, and his nieces Jaclyn Mauney and Alyssa Hall.

The family will hold a service to celebrate Jack’s life at Christ Church in Alexandria, VA, date as yet to be determined.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you please consider making a charitable donation in Jack’s memory to VITAS at VITASCommunityConnection.org.

Margaret Jones Irvin, 63, of Shiloh, Ill., born September 14, 1954 in Roanoke, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2018 in Shiloh, Ill.

Margaret is preceded in death by her parents Reid and Margaret (nee Garris) Jones Jr.

Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Martin Reid Irvin; and her daughter Dana Brooks Irvin. Margaret had many academic achievements.

She earned her Bachelor Degree from Davidson College and her Master’s Degree from Virginia Tech. She was also a graduate of Mary Baldwin University where she was very active in the Alumni Association.

Margaret was a member of the St. John’s Episcopal Church in Roanoke. She loved traveling and animals; especially cats. She was a member of the SPCA, USTA, Junior League, and she was a former president of the JOCO Foundation.

Services to celebrate Margaret’s life will be conducted 6 p.m. Thursday, June 21, 2018 at Lake View Funeral Home in Fairview Heights, Ill. Friends may gather with the family from 5p.m. until the start of the service.

Memorial contributions in her honor may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org/donate.

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George Weicker died peacefully at home on February 21, 2016 surrounded by family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, George E. Weicker, Jr. and is survived by his mother, Evelyn Weicker of Boynton Beach, FL; his wife, Lucy Weicker; his son, Woody Weicker; and his daughter, Libby Weicker, all of Arrington, TN.

He is also survived by his beloved Baltimore family: uncle and aunt, Roland and Loretta Knapp, and treasured cousins.

George was born in Baltimore, MD on August 1, 1953. He graduated in 1975 from Davidson College, where he played football and baseball, and was named to the 1975 1st Team All America Baseball Team. He received his Masters of Education degree from Johns Hopkins University.

He played professional baseball for five years, including the inaugural Nashville Sounds team in 1978. He was the hitting instructor at Vanderbilt University when they won the SEC Championship in 1980.

He taught math and coached football and baseball at Franklin Road Academy for 35 years, winning state championships in football (1991) and baseball (1988 and 2000). In 1995, he was inducted into the Davidson College Hall of Fame, and named to the 50 Year All Southern Conference Baseball Team. He was recently inducted to the Tennessee Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame.

A Celebration of George Weicker’s life will be held at Brentwood United Methodist Church, 309 Franklin Road, Brentwood, TN, on Saturday, February 27, 2016, at 2:30 p.m. The family will receive friends at the church beginning at 1:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Franklin Road Academy Athletics or Davidson College Baseball, or the charity of your choice . Woodbine Funeral Home, Hickory Chapel, Directors 615-331-1952 Still Family Owned.

Published in Tennessean from Feb. 24 to Feb. 26, 2016

William Edward Petitt 63, died unexpectedly November 25, 2015 in Columbia, SC.

He is preceded in death by his parents, William James Petitt “Sonny”, Marion Delores Petitt “Bo” and sister Kathy.

He is survived by his wife, Terri Petitt and son Dallas. Funeral services will be held Saturday December 19th at 1:00 at Restlawn Memorial Gardens LaVale, MD. Our needs are great at this time.

In lieu of flowers, we request any memorials be made toward funeral expenses.

A special thank you to family and friends who have already sent condolences, those who freely, lovingly gave of your time and resources. Your love and support have helped ease the pain and been a tremendous source of comfort. Although Edward’s life on this earth was cut short, we have no fear for he surely lives! Eddie was a hometown favorite son in Keyser, WV.

He was handsome, smart, a talented athlete, which earned him double scholarships at Davidson College and offers from other prestigious schools as well. More importantly though, Eddie was a good guy, a loving son, a solid friend.

He did not suffer fools well and would often be found standing up for the underdog, whatever the cost. Ed worked hard, loved deeply and was blessed with a good life. Because of his success, he felt a responsibility to those around him. He was a giver. Edward was my king and I, his queen.

He put God first, thought not of himself, put my and Dallas’ needs and desires before his own, always. He was in steadfast prayer for others and this fallen world. He had a beautiful relationship with our Lord and Savior.

He will continue to be an inspiration of faith, love and hope. Love has a name and His name is Jesus. Edward was filled with the love of Jesus Christ. “A Love that will never end”, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8.