Jackie Kelly “Trae” White III, 16, formerly of Niota, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013. A former student of McMinn Central High School and current student of Shelbyville Central High School, he enjoyed mudding, hunting, fishing and his truck. He had a budding interest in taxidermy. He was preceded in death by his great-grandmothers, Georgia Rookard and Ruby Winkler; and his great-uncle, Gene Winkler. Survivors include his father and stepmother, Kelly and Rena White of Dalton, Ga.; his mother, Lorna Watts of Lewisburg; his sisters and brothers-in-law, Lacie and Michael Massengill of Englewood and Dawn and Nick Bishop of Sweetwater; his brothers, Mitch Mitchell of Riceville and Liam White of Lewisburg; his grandparents, Jackie and Sue White of Englewood, Patsy and Steve Walker of Riceville and Robert and Pam Rookard of Etowah; his girlfriend, Jessica Kaelyn Smith of Athens; his best friend, Layne Murphy of Athens; aunt and uncles, Mary and Coleman Riley of Englewood and Bobby White of Madisonville; cousins, Jacob Buckner, Jessica Fyffe, Mandy White, Karen and Michael Johnson and Kaeli and Paige Johnson; and friends, Nick Conley and Tracy Hazel. Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Saturday in the South Chapel of Bordwine Funeral Home with Pastor Scott Cardin and Pastor Chris Hamilton officiating. Pallbearers will be Kelly White, Coleman Riley, Bobby White, Layne Murphy, Nick Conley and Glen Barnett. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday prior to the service. Family and friends will assemble at Sunrise Cemetery on Sunday for the 2 p.m. committal service. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to your local rescue squad.
Robert and Lorna, I just heard about Trae last week and I am so sorry. Nothing I can say could ever ease the pain that you all are going through, but we just wanted you both to know that our family is praying for you. Only God’s love can comfort you and give you the strength to go on. Thinking of you!!
Lorna, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God is with you and will provide comfort and love during your terrible loss.
Going to miss you, my friend.
Lorna, I am so sorry for your loss and i pray that God brings you undersatnd and healing in this difficult time. You have all my love and I have you and Liam in my prayers.
So sorry for the loss of your precious son, grandson, brother, nephew and friend. I know your hearts are broken. Praying for God’s comfort for all of you.
Jackie,Sue & Kelly
So sorry to hear about Trae . My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.GOD bless you all.
My heart goes out to you and your family.Tracy and Lorna you are in my prayers.If all need any thing i am here for all.Randy
Sorry for your loss my heart goes out to you and your family.I will keep all in my prayers.Lorna and Tracy if all need any thing just let me know.Trae will be miss it was a honor to know him.
I AM SO SORRY,PRAYING FOR FAMILY,GOD IS YOUR STRENGTH.
Patsy, Steve & Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May God’s love surround and comfort you.
Margaret Arjomandi
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Trae will be greatly missed and we feel honored to have known him. We pray Gods arms wrapped tightly around you at this time and always!
Kelly & Lorna,
I was so sad to hear about Trae, i remember him when he was just 3. Please know my thoughts are with you both and your family.
Dana(dave & dawns sister)
robert,pam and family so sorry for your loss you are in our thoughts and prayers
Rena and Kelly, May God be with you today and in the days to come. My prayers and thoughts will be with you during this time.
Mary and Coleman, we will be thinking of you and your family during this time. If we can do any thing for you please call us So sorry for your loss.
Claude & Gail.
Posting for Johnny Maddox and EJ Kirby they are neighbors of Sue and Mr. White… You are all in my prayers. Praying for God to comfort you all…
Lorna, I am praying for you and Liam… I love you and just know God will suround you tonight.
TO all the family so sorry for your loss our thoughtsare with you at this time in your lives
I am Jessica’s aunt and we live in Indiana but can not make it down there. We have MANY people and churches praying for you and Jessica since that dreaded day. We didn’t know Trae like many do but we knew he was good to Jessica and she loves him Very Much! I am praying that God comfort you and all that are hurting right now. God is with you even when you feel alone. He will NOT leave you.. May God Bless and Keep you all in his arms during this time..
Rhonda and Dan Moore, Indiana
Trae , I miss you so much . I hate that you had to go so soon , but it was Gods time. You were a great guy , and everyone that knew you would say the same thing. I remember when you would always make fun of me for liking Justin Bieber! We’ve shared some good memories Trae. Rest in peace sweet boy , I love you.
Lorna & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Your Michigan Family
Patsy and Steve,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God’s Love Be With You At This Difficult Time.
Sherry and Randy Tallent
Kelly, my heart goes out to you and your family. Know that many are praying for you during this difficult time. I wish I had words to comfort and help all of you but they don’t exist. I will keep your family in my prayers and know that your Hamilton Family is here for you!!