James (Jim) Franklin White, 79, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on March 07, 2021 at Testa Family Hospice in Kings Mountain, NC.

He was born in Cleveland County, NC, son of the late Graham Hood and Mary Lee Sparrow White and was preceded in death by a brother, Jackie Dean White. Jim was in the trucking industry for over sixty years and in 1991, he and Wanda founded W & B Trucking. Jim lived and breathed trucking and poured his whole life into the business. He was a dedicated member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. In his spare time, Jim enjoyed watching baseball and spending time with his family. He was a wonderful husband, loving father, and doting grandfather. Jim will be missed greatly by his family, friends and the entire community.

SURVIVORS: Wife of thirty-five years: Wanda Hannon White, of the home

Sons: Bryon H. White (Susan) and Brandon White (Amanda), both of Kings Mountain

Daughters: Mary Ann Wilson (Steve) of Gastonia and Christy Bridges, Kings Mountain

Siblings: Jerry White (Becky), and Hilda Borders both of Kings Mountain

Sister-in-law: Nancy White, Shelby

Four Grandchildren and Two Great Grandchildren

GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Saturday, March 13, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Bethlehem Baptist Church with Reverend Dr. Steve Taylor officiating. Attendees should follow all Covid-19 protocols and practice social distancing.

VISITATION: The family will speak with attendees following the service in the cemetery

INTERMENT: Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery

MEMORIALS: Memorials in Jim's memory may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County at 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby NC 28150 or to the Building Fund at Bethlehem Baptist Church at 1017 Bethlehem Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086

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ARRANGEMENTS: HARRIS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA