Jerry Lee White, 79, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on July 18, 2023 at Peak Resources of Gastonia.

He was born in Cleveland County, NC to the late Graham Hood and Mary Lee Sparrow White and was preceded in death by his two brothers, Jackie Dean White and James (Jim) White, and brother-in-law Jack Borders.

Jerry was a retiree of the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office. He was also a former Kings Mountain police officer, former Kings Mountain fire fighter, former Kings Mountain City Council Member and was the co-founder of the Kings Mountain Fire Museum. He was a faithful member of Harvest Baptist Church and was loved by all. He was a wonderful husband, loving father and grandfather. Jerry will truly be missed by his family, friends and the entire Cleveland County community.

Jerry leaves behind a legacy of love and care as a husband, father and grandfather. Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Rebecca Gordon White. His daughters, Leigh Anne Reynolds of North Myrtle Beach, SC, Tammy Soots of Lenoir, NC, and Patty Sprouse of Kings Mountain, NC, will forever cherish his memory. He is also survived by his sister, Hilda Borders of Kings Mountain, along with six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. His sisters-in-law, Nancy White and Wanda White, and brother-in-law, Rodney Gordon (Vickie), also mourn his passing.

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects during a visitation at Harvest Baptist Church, located at 144 Ware Road, Kings Mountain, NC, on Friday, July 21, 2023, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. Following the visitation, a funeral service will be held at the church, officiated by Rev. Gary Teague, Rev. Mike Reynolds, and Rev. Todd Reynolds.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorials in Jerry's name be made to the Building Fund of Harvest Baptist Church, 144 Ware Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086.

Condolence messages may be made online at cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com

Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory are serving the White family.