Retired Pocomoke City Public Works Supervisor Dies

William Riley White, 65, recently of Stockton and formerly of Pocomoke City, died Friday, January 27, 2012 at home, surrounded by his loving family. Born November 28, 1946 in Saxis, VA, he was the only child of the late William "Willy" R. White, Sr. and Mary Bailey White.

Nicknamed "Hot Rod", he was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing, He will be remembered as a loving father and grandfather who was a friend to many. He worked for was an employee of the City of Pocomoke for 36 years, retiring in 2009 as the public works superintendent.

He is survived by two daughters, Fonda Morse and her husband Henry “Dale” Steininger, of Princess Anne, and Sherrie White of Salisbury; his fiancee, Patsy Burkhead of Stockton; six step children and nineteen grandchildren.


A funeral service, officiated by Pastor Mark Massey, will be held at 7 PM, Monday, Jan. 30th at the Holloway Funeral Home in Pocomoke where family and friends will gather 2 hours prior to the service. Cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, MD 21802-1733.


Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home, 107 Vine Street, Pocomoke City, MD 21851.To send condolences to the family visit www.hollowayfh.com.