Sammy Lynn White

Sammy Lynn White, 65, of Tiptonville, Tennessee died on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at his residence in Tiptonville, Tennessee

Born Tuesday, August 4, 1959, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Sammy Gene White and the late Ruth Hart Anderson. Mr. White was a retired employee of Brasfield's Body Shop.

Sammy was known for his easygoing nature and kind heart. He found joy in life’s simple pleasures and had a gentle spirit that drew others to him. Sammy especially enjoyed riding through the countryside, soaking in the peaceful beauty of nature. He loved visiting yard sales, where he had a talent for spotting hidden treasures and never met a stranger — always ready to share a warm smile and a friendly conversation.

Music was a constant in his life, and while he appreciated many genres, country music held a special place in his heart. Sammy also loved the outdoors — he enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening , cooking and he especially cherished the times spent cooking and camping with his family. Those moments were some of his favorites.

A Celebration of Life Service for Mr. White will be held at 12:00 PM on Friday, July 18, 2025, in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home.  Visitation will be held on Friday from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home.

He is survived by one son, Christopher Lynn White of Dyersburg, Tennessee, two  daughters, April  Kolwyck (Greg) of Tiptonville, Tennessee  and Emily Ruth Hayes (Christopher) of Newbern, Tennessee; his fiancée, Rachel Climer of Tiptonville, Tennessee; one brother, Michael White of Dyersburg, Tennessee; two  sisters, Annetta Sweatt  of Dyersburg, Tennessee and Angela Lucius of Trimble, Tennessee . and he was "Poppy" of "Pop" to his eight grandchildren, Chloe Adams, Kadan Hayes, Jaxxon Hayes, Christopher Hayes, Andrew Scott, Jared Scott, Ace Wood and Lukas Kolwyck.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Jeff White and David White and one sister, Beverly Zercher.

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