Jimmy Glynn White

Saturday, August 25, 2012

Jimmy Glynn White, 77, of Manila, died Friday, Aug. 24, 2012 in his home. Born Dec. 10, 1934 in Manila, he was the son of the late Albert H. and Oshia Shedd White and was a 1953 graduate of Manila High School.

Following high school he served 3 years in the U. S. Navy and later received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business from Arkansas State University. Jimmy then joined the U.S. Air Force and served an additional 17 years having attained the rank of Major.

He was a Vietnam War Veteran and received the Airman's Medal for heroism in 1965 for rescuing four people from a burning car.

He was an instructor of Military Science at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Col. and professor of Aerospace Studies for the R.O.T.C. program at the University of Georgia.

He retired as the Inspector General for the War College in Montgomery, Ala.

During his military career he earned a Masters Degree in Business from Ohio State University and in 1964 founded Mid-South Footwear based in Winder, Ga. He returned home to northeast Arkansas in the early 1980's and relocated Mid-South Footwear to Manila at that time. He was a longtime Mason, was of the Baptist Faith, and served as the Mayor of Manila during the 1990's.

Jimmy was a certified flight instructor, aviation enthusiast, an avid hunter and fisherman.

He was actively involved in legislation to preserve hunter's rights. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Bobby White.

He leaves his wife, Ellen Bray White of Manila;

Two daughters, Vicki Kelley of College Station, Texas, and Terri White of Louisville, Kentucky;

One sister, Anita Beasley of Atkins;

Four grandchildren, Shea Kelley, Katie Richardson, Taylor Kelley, and Haley Kelley

The family will receive visitors from 4-6 Tuesday evening at their home, 308 East Lake St., Manila. Final disposition will be private.

Friends may sign the online guest register @www.HowardFuneralService.com"