William "Paul" White, Jr. On the day of September 6, 2013, the gate of Heaven opened and our Heavenly Father welcomed his son, William Paul White, Jr. home at the age of 64. Mr. White was preceded in death by his parents William and Wilma White. Paul is survived by his loving wife Carolyn; his children-Tammy Harcrow (Richard), William Paul White III (Gayle), Tonya Byrd (Brian), Timothy White (Becky), Frankie White (Lyyana); 10 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild and 7 siblings. Paul was a kind and gentle man who loved God and his family with all of his heart. He will always be loved and greatly missed. Family will receive friends from 3- 5 pm Wednesday, September 11, 2013. Funeral services will be at 5 pm at Mercy Church on Hwy. 12 East, Steens, MS. Interment will follow at Sullivan's Cemetery in Monroe County, MS. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to William Paul White, Jr. memorial fund, Lowndes Funeral Home, 1131 N. Lehmberg Rd., Columbus, MS 39702.