Mr. Paul A. White of Accomac

Mr. Paul Ashby White, Jr., 75, passed away peacefully while surrounded by loved ones at his home, in Accomac, VA, on Saturday, December 24, 2022. Born June 22, 1947 in Nassawadox, VA, he was the son of the late Paul Ashby White, Sr. and June Byrd White.

Paul graduated from Parksley High School and was a longtime member of Drummondtown Baptist Church and Central Masonic Lodge #300, A.F. & A.M. For many years, Paul worked as the delivery driver for National Linen Service, then began delivering equipment, and later, served as office manager for Advantage Medical, and most recently, drove clients for the Eastern Shore Community Services Board. Whether you were a family member, friend, coworker, passenger, customer, or stranger, Paul always greeted you with a smile and those who knew him would agree he was the kindest and gentlest of souls. A true southern gentleman, Paul’s genuine compassion for all was a blessing in the many lives he touched, and he will be greatly missed.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife and best friend of 39 years, Bonnie Simpson White; daughter, Traci White Mapp and her husband, Johnathan, of Townsend, DE; sister, Diane White Atkinson of Painter, VA and her children, Nicole Atkinson Landon and Will Atkinson, and their families; twin brother, James Lynwood White and his wife, Lynn, of Onley, VA and their children, Rebecca White Hall and Jennifer White Piatak, and their families; grandchildren, Cassidy Mills and Joseph and Lydia Mapp; very special niece, Tiffany Trimble and her husband, Scott, and their children, Mason and Layne; very special nephew, Dawson Doughty; sister-in-law, Connie Doughty; and countless friends. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers-in-law, Johnny Atkinson and Ronald Wayne Simpson.

A celebration of life service, with Masonic Rites, will be held at Drummondtown Baptist Church on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at 11:00 a.m., with The Reverend Dr. David Denny officiating.