J. B. White, 86, of Columbia, passed away Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, at his residence. He was born in Adair County on Apr. 15, 1937, to the late Bertram and Marcella Kelsey White.
Mr. White was a former Dairy Farmer and of the Christian faith. He enjoyed bird hunting, horse racing and spending time with family and friends.
Survivors include his wife Wanda O’Neill White of Columbia; eight children Jay White of Carol Stream, IL, Amber White Hall of Columbia, Cereise White of Waddy, KY, Vince White of Russell Springs, Brett White of Columbia, Autumn White of Columbia, Wade White of Columbia, and Derek White of Shelbyville, KY; ten grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; a sister Marcella Hoy of Campbellsville, KY; a half-sister Bessie Cape of Lebanon Junction, KY and a half-brother Donald White of Columbia.
Mr. White chose cremation, and no services were held.
Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
