Marshall Eugene White

Marshall Eugene White, affectionately known as “Monnie” was born January 14, 1949 in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. His parents were the late Carmel White, Ida Mae Pettus Northington and Reverend Robert Grafton Pettus.
 
He passed away at 1:55 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at the age of 75 while visiting in Louisville, Ky.
 
He accepted Christ as his personal savior at an early age of 11 years old uniting by baptism on November 13, 1960 with the First Street Baptist Church under the pastorate of Reverend B. F. Green.
 
Marshall was a graduate of Attucks High School and Western Kentucky University where he excelled with honors. He helped chapter the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated at the university along with eleven other members in 1969.
 
Marshall was employed as an Air Traffic Controller at large airports in various cities including Memphis, Atlanta and finally retired in Orlando, Florida.
 
Marshall loved fishing, playing basketball and traveled extensively with his two Afghan’s to many dog shows.
 
Cherishing his memories are two sisters, JoAnne Hamilton and Mary Pettus Rowland both of Paducah, KY; a sister-in-law, Delores Wardelle of Louisville, KY; several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and cousins.
 
Marshall was also preceded in death by three brothers, Robert Wardelle Jr, Thomas Ray (Truck) Pettus, Patrick White and one sister Hallie White; Grandparents, Ross and Edna Kendrick Metcalfe, Rev T.M Pettus and Elgie Minor Pettus.
 
Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Monday, June 24, 2024 at Gamble Funeral Home of Hopkinsville, KY with Rev. C.E. Timberlake presiding. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the funeral hour.

You may light a candle or leave online condolences at pettusrowlandfh.com.
 
Pettus Rowland Funeral Home and Gamble Funeral Home are in charge of arrangements.