Stanford Joseph White

Stanford Joseph White, a retired employee of Avondale Shipyard after 20 plus years of service entered into eternal rest at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Gonzales, La. on Saturday, October 9, 2010 at 6:33p.m. Beloved husband of Bettie Nero White. Father of Stanford Kerry (LaTresha) White, of Metairie, La., and Derrick Joseph White of Geismar, La. Loving grandfather of Alijah Jinae Peters White, Gabrielle Elaine and Marleigh Elizabeth White. Son of the late Freddie, Sr. and Bessie Eugene White. Brother of Freddie (Carolyn) White, Jr., of Dallas, Tx., Douglas (Bernadette) White, Norman White, and Inez Griffin all of Marrero, La., and the late Helen White Watson, also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Age: 78 years a native of Marrero, La. and a resident of New Orleans, La. until moving to Geismar, La. after Hurricane Katrina. Relatives and friends of the family also pastors, officers, and members of First PW United Methodist Church of New Orleans, La., Hope Community United Methodist Church of Baton Rouge, La., and Second Zion Baptist Church of Marrero, La., and neighboring churches are invited to attend the funeral services at First Street PW United Methodist Church 2309 Dryades St. New Orleans, La. Saturday, October 16, 2010. Rev. Dr. Martha Orphe officiating Visitation will begin at 9:00a.m. at the above named church. Interment: Restlawn Park Cemetery-Avondale, La. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, La. To view and sign guest book, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com