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James Samuel "Sam" White Sr., 75, of Granville, passed away at 11:19 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023, at his son's home.
Born Jan. 20, 1948, in Lewistown, he was a son of the late George F. and Miriam E. (Snavely) White-Copenhaver, and stepson of the late Donald Copenhaver. In addition to his parents and stepfather, he was preceded in death by siblings, Dennis and Tom White, Stella Mae Hackett and an infant sister, Lois White.
Sam is survived by: companion, Jesse Jacobs, of Granville; children, James S. White Jr. and wife, Theresa, of Lewistown, Shelli Felton and husband, Steve, of Reedsville, and Edna White and husband, Paul Alsippi, of Whitefish, Montana; eight grandchildren, J. Adam White and wife, Taylor, Samuel White and wife, Makayla, Alana Felton and husband, Daniel Watling, Luke Felton, Matt Snyder and wife, Megan, Loren Robinette and husband, Shawn, Ben Snyder, and Sarah Snyder; 11 great-grandchildren; siblings, Jane Aumiller and husband, Dave, of Milroy, and Robert White and wife, Shirley, of Reedsville; and step-brothers, Steve Copenhaver and wife, Janet, of Colorado, and Jay Copenhaver and wife, Sue, of Mifflintown.
He was a Kishacoquillas High School graduate, Class of 1967.
Sam was employed as a heavy equipment operator by Glenn O. Hawbaker Construction for the past 30 years, and operating the equipment was his passion.
He loved spending time with his grandchildren and would help his family do or repair anything. He loved his and Jesse's yorkies.
A viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024, at Heller-Hoenstine Funeral Homes, 108 First Avenue, Burnham.
The funeral service will begin at 11 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, at the Burnham Funeral Home, with Rev. John Looney officiating.
Interment will take place at Centre Hall Reformed and Lutheran Cemetery.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.hellerhoenstine funeralhome.com.