Mr. Scotty Lamar White Obituary (1944

Mr. Scotty Lamar White, 79, passed away on September 18, 2023, at Waverly Care Home in West Point. Scotty, well known as “Hank”, was born July 24, 1944, in Houston, the son of the late Leonard and Lottie Jennings White. He was an United States Army Veteran having served during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed his work as a long haul truck driver for Miller Transporters. He enjoyed collecting guns and playing cards. He was an accomplished singer and enjoyed playing the guitar and wearing his cowboy boots. He enjoyed all "Ole Miss" activities. He enjoyed his many friends and the camaraderie that was shared at The Tin Lizzie Restaurant in West Point. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Jewel Tomlinson and two brothers, Walter "Bill" White and Lee White. A memorial service will be Saturday, September 23, 2023, at 2:00 P.M. at Calvert Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. James Towery officiating. Burial will follow in Wake Forest Cemetery near Mantee. Calvert Funeral Home of West Point is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. Survivors include one daughter, Ponda White-Soza (Robert “R.C.”) of Dodge City, Kansas: one son, Scotty L. Wall (Laurie) of Columbia, Missouri: five grandchildren, Abigail Wall of Columbia, Missouri, Emmy Wall of Springfield, Missouri, Bradyn Wall of Columbia, Missouri, Xavier White of Kinsley, Kansas, and Suede Soza of Dodge City, Kansas, and a number of nieces and nephews. Honorary Pallbearers will be his many friends at The Tin Lizzie Restaurant in West Point. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 8217, Jackson, Mississippi 39215. Visitation will be Saturday 1:00-2:00 P.M. at Calvert Funeral Home. Friends may leave an online condolence at www.calvertfuneralhome.com