William Ora White

William Ora White, 79, of Prospect died Tuesday at Butler Memorial Hospital after an illness.

Bill was born Aug. 7, 1939, in Wymer, W.Va., and was the son of Ora Max and ReahNell Lambert White.

Bill was a self-employed auto mechanic and was the owner of Prospect Radiator in Prospect.

He was a Baptist by faith and attended Mount Zion Baptist Church in Prospect.

Bill enjoyed his family, his work and his lunches at Roxy's Diner with his friends. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He also was a muscle car enthusiast.

Survivors include his wife, Margaret Ann Ratzer White, whom he married Aug. 15, 1970; two sons, Steve White of Portersville, and Scott White of Florida; four daughters, Kimberley White of Florida, Pearl White of Georgia, Tammy Williams of Florida, and Amanda (Kenneth) Boory of Butler; one brother, Harley (Mary) White of Zelienople; two sisters, Ella Link of Freeport, and Helen (Wayne) Lincoln of Butler; 16 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Betty Jo Bartlett.

WHITE — There will be no public visitation for William Ora White, who died Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018.A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday from Mount Zion Baptist Church in Prospect, with Pastor Ben Oesterling officiating.Arrangements were entrusted to Jay Bryan Funeral Home in Prospect.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mount Zion Baptist Church, 2251 Prospect Road, Prospect, PA 16052, in Bill's name to help defray his funeral and medical expenses. Please place Bill White in the memo line on the check.