Jackie Ray “Jack” White, Sr.

Jackie Ray “Jack” White, Sr., 76, passed away in Seligman, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. 
He was born on Jan. 28, 1950, in Garfield, Ark., the son of Merrill “Buster” Anderson White and Belva Juanita (Stanphill) White, who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were ten siblings and a stepdaughter. 
Surviving are his son, Jackie Ray White, Jr.; three stepchildren, Mary Rice and her husband Johnny, Robert Kile, and Norman Mullins; sisters, Bonnie Patterson of Kentucky and Betty Hency and her husband Doug of Garfield, Ark.; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; step grandchildren; step great-grandchildren.
He was a hardworking man who spent many years working for Tyson and most of his life as an automobile mechanic.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date with time and date to be announced. Cremation arrangements are under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.
Contributions may be made to Hospice Compassus in memory of Jack.