BELLA VISTA — James A. White,

86, of Bella Vista, Ark, went to be with his Lord Dec. 5, 2020. Jim was born Jan. 20, 1934, the son of Harry and Ruth White in Coldwater, Kan.

He graduated from Coldwater High School in 1952 and then served two years in the Army. In 1959, he married Harriet Little from Greensburg, and to this union were born two daughters, Sherrel Melin of Joplin, Mo., and Sharon Stuart of Anniston, Ala.

During their early married life, they farmed and ranched in Comanche County, Kan., and then Jim became involved in the poultry industry.

Jim served on the board of directors of the Iowa Poultry Association for six years, of which he was president in 1995. In 1996 he was Industry Man of the Year. In 1999 he was awarded lifetime membership. He was a member of Village Bible Church. Jim was always active in church and served as trustee, deacon and elder. Jim’s greatest enjoyment was his family and the trips they took together.

He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and two sisters.

He is survived by wife Harriet

White; daughters Sherrel and Mike Melin of Joplin, Mo., and Sharon Stuart of Anniston, Ala.; granddaughters Meagan and Dustin Epperly of Rogers and Kaitlyn Stuart of Montgomery, Ala.; great-granddaughters Hadley and Payton Epperly of Rogers; and sister Ann Ward.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to Circle of Life Hospice, 1201 NE Legacy Parkway, Bentonville, Ark., 72712, or Village Bible Church Building Fund, 1591 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista, Ark., 72715. Arrangements are by Bella Vista Funeral Home & Crematory.

Online condolences may be made at www.funeralmation.com.