Ernest Flinn White

November 27, 1943 - November 6, 2018

Ernest Flinn White 74 passed away Nov 6 2018 at Novant Hospital Matthews from complications with lung cancer. He was born November 27 1943 to the late Lelia and Carbon White of Charlotte NC. Ernest was preceded in death by his brother David Armfield White. He graduated from South Mecklenburg High School. Ernie worked for 30 years with Bellsouth before retiring. Then 10 years with TICS Corporation as a technician. Ernie loved the Lord and was always willing to help anyone in need. He lived his Faith to the fullest. He enjoyed yard work and having a garden. He will be missed by his friends and family. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Kathy White; his stepdaughters Joy Bell(Allen), Meredith Jones(Chad), his step grandchildren Peyton and Xander Bell, Annie Jones; his children Lee Anne Osbourne, Ernie White II and Elizabeth Ann White, 3 Grandchildren and 4 Great Grandchildren. Ernie is also survived by his brother Garvin White (Cheryl) and sister in law Reba White. A celebration of his life will be at 2:30pm Thursday, November 8 2018 at Hickory Grove United Methodist Church, 28215. The family will receive friends from 1:30pm to 2:30pm prior to the service in the sanctuary. Interment will follow at Sunset Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hickory Grove United Methodist Church Building Fund.