JIMMY WAYNE WHITE,

81, of Little Rock, passed from this life on January 4, 2021. He was born April 8, 1939, in Minden, Louisiana, to the late Leonard and Doris Woodard White. “Pops” or “Chief” as his friend’s and family affectionately called him was one of a kind. Jim was a very generous, caring, give you the shirt off his back kinda of man. In 1969 he co-founded Coulson Oil Company, and continued working until his passing. He was a member of Immanuel Baptist church in Little Rock. He was an avid LSU and Razorback fan. His hobbies included fishing and golf, but he found his greatest joy in his family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who will be missed by all who knew him. In addition to his parents, his son, C. Tobin (Toby) White, preceded him in death.

Survivors include is wife, Peggy Woods White; children, M. Todd White (Chris) of Maumelle, Terrill W. White (Angela) of Maumelle, Tara K. White of North Little Rock, Daughter-in-law, Kim White, Stepson, Christopher Volpert (Heather) of Cabot, Ark; grandchildren, Amber Murphy (Lance) Geoffery White, Morgan Burnett (Cody), Ashley Dillon (Ryan), Hunter Mills, Courtney Lalonde (Alex) and Colby White, Brock White and Aubrie White. Other survivors include great-grandchildren, Fisher Burnett, Lane Burnett, Kayden White, Andi Dillion,, Sawyer Lalonde, Conner Murphy, Lincoln White, Miles White. His step-children Jimmy Ponder, Jr (Lori), Ginny Claire Ponder, Drew Ponder, Margaret Matlack (Mike). Step-grandchildren, Betsy and Sam Matlack, Caroline and Ben Ponder, and Andrew and Abby Ponder, along with a host of other family and friends.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Saturday, January 9, 2021, at Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home. Interment will be Monday, January 11, 2021, at Fellowship Cemetery in Louisiana. Visitation will be 4 to 6 p.m., Friday, January 8, 202, at the funeral home. State of Ark., COVID-19 directives: Face coverings required. Maintain social distancing. Arrangements by Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main Street, North Little Rock, Arkansas, 72114, (501) 758-1170. Sign Chief’s online guestbook at www.SmithFamilyCares.com