ROY MADISON “DUSTY” WHITE, JR.,

69, of North Little Rock, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022, after a brief illness. He left this earth surrounded by his family, who gave his life purpose and joy.

Dusty was born in Spartanburg, S.C., to Roy Madison and Esther Sitton White. He graduated from Thomasville High School in Thomasville, Ga., and went on to attend the University of Georgia. He married the love of his life, Sylvia, soon thereafter and they raised two wonderful sons. Dusty worked for Power Equipment Company of Memphis for 28 years. He was quick-witted, smart and compassionate. He loved his grandchildren and family with all his heart. He loved cooking, golfing, singing at his longtime church, First United Methodist Church in North Little Rock, Ark.

Dusty is survived by his wife of 44 years, Sylvia Wilson White; two sons, Matthew Harris White (Danielle) of North Little Rock and Michael White (Elizabeth) of Rogers, Ark.; siblings, Esther Sitton White of North Little Rock and Harris Miller Pope, Jr. of Atlanta, Ga.; and the grandchildren he adored and cherished: Helen White, Davis White, and Harris White. Preceded in death are Dusty’s parents Roy and Esther White and stepfather Harris Miller Pope, Sr. who raised him like his own son.

A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, July 9, at 11 a.m., at First United Methodist Church in North Little Rock. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the First United Methodist Church, 6701 JFK BLVD., North Little Rock, Ark., 72116. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com