Ruben “R.D.” Decatur McWhite, 94, beloved husband of the late Mildred McWhite, passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2021.
Born in Greenville, SC, he was the son of the late Cullen and Camily McWhite.
R.D. proudly served in the U.S. Navy and retired from J.P. Stevens Dunean Plant. He was a member of West Gantt First Baptist Church and shared the love of God with many.
He is survived by daughters, Lynn McWhite Ballew, Gloria (Jeannie) McWhite, and Judy McWhite Pitts; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and special friend, LaVon Lindley.
Visitation will be held Friday, August 06, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes, Downtown. The Funeral Service will be Saturday, August 7, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at West Gantt First Baptist. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Park.
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