Mr. James Bernie White, Sr. "J.B.", 85, of Pooler, Georgia joined his loved ones in heaven having passed away peacefully on Monday, February 12, 2018, with his loving family at his side.

Mr. White was born in Nevils, Georgia on October 4, 1932 to the late Mr. John M. White and Mrs. Evelyn Mitchell White.   He moved to Pooler in 1956 where he began raising his family.   He was a devoted husband and father and a cherished friend by all who knew him.   Mr. White was a life-long and faithful member and Deacon of Red Hill Primitive Baptist Church in Bulloch County, Georgia.   He owned and operated J.B. White Plumbing Company for over 40 years, was a Master Plumber and member of Local 188 Plumbers & Pipe Fitters Union for over 60 years.  Mr. White served as an Alderman for the town of Pooler from 1980 to 1984 contributing his time and talents for many years.  Mr. White had a passion for gardening and loved sharing his bounty with neighbors and friends.

Survivors include his devoted wife of 64 years, Thelma Drucilla Glisson White; children, Kay Vernon (Ronnie) of Winston-Salem, NC, Kathy Redgate (Joe) of Hilton Head Island, SC, James B. White, Jr. (Nora) of Pooler, GA, and Carol Beeland (Bryant) of Griffin, GA; grandchildren, Bethany, Skip, Jeannie, Heather, Erica and Emily; 10 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews who thought the world of Uncle Bernie.  In addition to his parents, Mr. White was preceded in death by three brothers and four sisters.

Visitation:  6-8 p.m. Thursday, February 15, at the funeral home.

Funeral:  2 p.m. Friday, February 16, in the chapel of the funeral home with burial to follow at Gravel Hill Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Georgia.

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes – West Chatham Chapel – 901 w. hwy. 80 – Pooler, GA  31322  (912) 748-2444.