Gerald Alden White, Sr. of Newtown died peacefully on Saturday June 11, 2011, at his home with his family by his side.
He was 74.

He was the beloved husband of 49 years to Edith M. Wright White. Born on the family farm where he lived for most of his life, he was the son of the late Harry L. and Harriet Pidcock White, brother of the late H. Cooper White and William S. White.

Jerry attended Dolington School, then moved to Hillsville, VA., and finished his education. In 1959 he moved back to the family farm, where he worked in construction and farming. Jerry followed in his father’s footsteps working at Harry L. White Construction, later taking over the management of the company. Jerry grew the business and was well respected for his honesty and integrity. he retired in 2003.

Jerry was a farmer at heart, and always had a Belgium or Clydesdale horse. He also enjoyed the peacefulness of driving the tractor, plowing and planting, and working in his shop. In his spare time Jerry was a NASCAR enthusiast and worked as a mechanic on his friend’s race car.

In addition to his beloved wife, he is also survived by his caring children; Karen Lynne Florczak and her husband William of Newtown, Gerald A. White, Jr and his wife Dianna of Jamison, Debra M. White and her fiance John Sands III of Warminster, Garrett A. White and his wife Jennifer of Langhorne, his 2 brothers and their wives Robert O. White and his wife Gladys of Langhorne, Richard D. White and his wife Margaret of N. Dakota, his sister Mary Jane Mims of Doylestown. He is also survived by his 10 wonderful grandchildren; Patricia, Candace, Melissa, Kelly, Jessica, Sarah, Kevin, Kristen, Rachel and Elizabeth, and 1 great grandson, Angelo, and his sister-in-laws; Elizabeth White and Charlotte White.

Jerry’s family will receive condolences on Wednesday June 15, 2011 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and on Thursday from 9:00 am until his Funeral Service 10:00 am at New Life Christian Church, 4 Freedom Drive Newtown, PA 18940 with the Reverend Dr. Norman J. Leve, officiating.
Interment will be in Wrightstown Friends Cemetery, Wrightstown.

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to Newtown Ambulance Squad 2651 S. Eagle Rd. Newtown Pa 18940 or New Life Christian Church Memorial Fund 4 Freedom Dr. Newtown PA 18940.