Terry’s Metropolitan Mortuary | Talladega, AL

Obituary For Joe Samuel White

A memorial service for Mr. Joe Samuel White of Talladega, 67, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at Terry's Mortuary Chapel. Reverend A. G. McKinney will deliver the eulogy. There will not be a visitation for Mr. White. In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations are made to the Willie and Betty Farrior Foundation Scholarship Fund.

Joe Samuel White was born October 13, 1954, to the union of the late Samuel D. and Earnestine Keith White in Talladega, AL. He passed away in his home on December 29, 2021. He was a graduate of Talladega High School in the class of 1974. He attended Birmingham Southern Junior College and Gadsden State Junior College.

Joe utilized his athletic knowledge of the Talladega City League’s football and basketball as an assistant coach. His employment years included Wehadkee Yarn Mill, Mid-America Yarn Mill, Image Yarn Mill, Daniel’s Construction and Ted’s Market. Joe enjoyed travelling. He visited Alaska, California, Tennessee, Wyoming, Utah, Kansas, Florida, Texas, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky and Georgia, just to name a few.

He was united in with the Greater Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church and attended as his health permitted.

Joe’s memory will be cherished by his loving wife, Mrs. Mary Louise Farrior White; five step-children, Col. (Retired) Cedrick A. (Cassandra) Farrior, Huntsville, AL, Tracy (Sam) Chapman, Talladega, AL, Stephen (Juanita) Farrior, Lincoln, AL, Hakeem Rasheed, Montgomery, AL and Mitchell Andre (Carla) Hubbard, Talladega, AL; two sisters, Beverly Spencer and Nina (Anthony) Darden, Talladega, AL; two brothers, Robert (Virginia) White, Talladega, AL and Tyrone White; seven sisters-in-law, Barbara Pearson, Talladega, AL, Sandra Gail McNeal, Talladega, AL, Betty (Earl) White, Gadsden, AL, Gloria Jean (Antonio) Graham, Talladega, AL, Maria Farrior, Talladega, AL, Janice (Willie) Ousley, Talladega, AL and Madeline (Tyrone) Scott, Huntsville, AL, one uncle, Walter Prather, Petersburg, VA; four aunts, Gladys Scott, Montgomery, AL, Ruth (Billy Joe) Morgan, Brooklyn, NY, Helen Prather, Detroit, MI and Jean Keith, Los Robles, CA; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Guest Book

My heart is saddened without your love.

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Words could not describe my hurt, but your not suffering anymore.

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Condolences, prayers and . to you and your family. He will never be forgotten Love Gholston and Powell Family

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Condolences, prayers and . to you and your family. He will never be forgotten

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A limb has fallen from the family tree. I keep hearing a voice that says,"Grieve not for me. Remember the best times, and the laughter.No that we are praying for you and family.He will always be remembered and will live on in your hearts.

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God has smiled on Joe. I'm praying that God will continue to strengthen you and your family. Love, The Porter Family

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Thinking and praying that GOD will continue to strengthen your family. God has called another one of his strong angel home and to give sweet rest.

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My condolences and Prayers to the family and close friends of Joe Samuel White. I will always remember him for his pleasant smile and caring attitude. He was a good and respectful student from the Knoxville/Eastside Community. May he rest in the peace that only comes at death. Charlie Varner, Jr., Montgomery, Alabama, Former Teacher, Eastside

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Our condolences and prayers are with your family. Be strengthened and encouraged. Jonnie Lewis Smiley & The Smiley Family

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Praying that God will grant strength and peace. I will remember the fun-filled classmate gatherings and the birthday cards. God Bless!!!! Fannie Lewis Barnes

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Your family have my deepest sympathy. May you be comforted during your time of bereavement. Bettye Lewis McKinney

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We would like to extend our most heartfelt sympathy to the White Family. May God continue to strengthen each of you during this transition. [The McGowan Family--Ruth & Stephanie]

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We would like to extend our most heartfelt sympathy to the White Family. May God continue to strengthen each of you during this transition. [The McGowan Family--Ruth & Stephanie]

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Rest in peace, move in power my friend. Joe will truly be missed.

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Deepest and most sincere condolences. May the Lord's Peace reign in your hearts as He comfort and heal; you're in our prayers. The Barbara Dickerson Embry Family🌹

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Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May your memories of Joe bring you peace and comfort. Always #Knox Street Strong. Clinn/Gloria Ratchford Cole🙏🏽❤️

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My sincere condolences to the White family. #KnoxvilleStrong Elva Lois Ratchford Atlanta, GA

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"Sad are the hearts that loved you. Sad are the tears that fall. But living our lives without you is the saddest part of all."

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Condolences to the families of Joe Samuel White. Joe will truly be missed as he was loved by many. Sometimes we don't understand the whys, but just remember that earth has no sorrow that Heaven can't heal. Joe is resting in the Masters presence. Gone but never forgotten. RIHP Joe, rest on. Helen Millender

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

- Terry’s Metropolitan Mortuary | Talladega, AL