Earl Francis White,

Earl Francis "Bud" White, Jr., 75, of Kent, passed away surrounded by his family Thursday, December 2, 2010 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. He was born April 2, 1935 in Ravenna, to Earl Francis and Helen (Batch) White. He was a veteran of the Navy and Air Force during both the Korean and Vietnam wars, retiring from the Air Force in 1969. Bud was a member of the Lake Brady United Methodist Church and the Kent VFW. He is survived by his wife, Nancy (Martin) Andrews-White; sons, David White of Virginia, Mike White of Valdosta, GA, Deion White of Chicago, IL, Ronald (Carmen) White of Chicago, IL and Donald (Whitney) White of Charlotte, NC; daughters, Rhonda (Thomas) Ieracitano of Valdosta, GA, Kelly (Eric) Seward of Japan; thirteen grandchildren; brother, Jerry White of Kent. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl Francis and Helen (Batch) White; wife, Donna White. As per Bud's request, no services will be held and after cremation Earl will be taken to the farm that he cherished for more than 30 years, and laid to rest. Memorial contributions may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Northeast Ohio Affiliate, 10819 Magnolia Drive, Cleveland, OH 44106 or Animal Protective League, 8122 Infirmary Road, Ravenna, OH 44266. Bissler & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory are handling the arrangements.