Ronald L. White of St. James, Missouri passed away on December 14, 2011 at the St. John's Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Ronald White was 60 years and 17 days of age.

Ronald L. White was born on November 27, 1951 in Rolla, Missouri to his parents: Elmer Earl and Phyllis Jean (Duckworth) White. Ronald L. White was united in marriage to Reta Mae Thomas on June 25, 1977 at the First Baptist Church in St. James, Missouri.

Ronald L. White worked for the Phelps County Highway Department for many years and retired there. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and friend. Ronald will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Ronald L. White is survived by his loving wife of the home: Reta Mae White of St. James, Missouri; mother: Phyllis Jean White of St. James, Mo.; one son: Ronnie Elmer White of St. James, Missouri; one brother: Don White of St. James, Missouri; one sister: Donna Brock of Leavenworth, Kansas; one grandson: Joseph Lee White; along with a host of family and friends.

Ronald L. White is preceded in death by his father: Elmer Earl White; and one brother: Elmer Earl White Jr.

Services
Visitation for Ronald L. White will be from 6 - 8 P.M. on Friday, December 16, 2011 at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri.

Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, December 17, 2011 at 11 A.M. at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri with Mick Thrasher officiating. Pallbearers will be: Josh Mankin, Ray Byrd, Tom Plank, Randy Adam, Ronnie White, and Gary McDowell with burial in the family plot in the Asher Cemetery.

All arrangements are under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri.