The Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge announces the death of Mr. Lewin Arvil White, age 79, of Blue Ridge, GA who passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2011 at his residence. Mr. White was born in Fannin County on March 17, 1932 to the late John and Jessie Rhodes White. He was employed thirty-six years with Fannin County Road Department as a heavy equipment operator. Mr. White was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and a member of Mineral Bluff Masonic Lodge F&AM. He was preceded in death by a sister, Martha Morris; brothers, Bill White, Elvin White, Ulon White, Raymond White, Arlen White and Weldon White.

He is survived by his wife of sixty years, Blanche Sisson White of the home; son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Jo Ann White of Blue Ridge, GA; grandson, Jonathan Paul White; grand-daughter and husband, Teresa and Mitchell Martin; great-grandchildren, Daisy White, Alex Stover, Kaleb Martin, Brady Martin and Conner Martin; sister and brother-in-law, Dollie and Ray Loving of McCaysville, GA; and a host of nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. from the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Joe Dan Wilkins and Rev. Michael Pope officiating. Music will be by Mike and Gina Coleman, Anthony “Champ” Prince and Gloria Herr. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with Rev. Marvin Young officiating. Pallbearers will be Ray White, Jr., Willie White, Jr., Danny White, Ray Watkins, Arnold Watkins, Chris White, Reid Mathis and Donnie Dilbeck.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, October 3, 2011 after 2:00 p.m. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge is in charge of the arrangements.