Thomas Edward White III, 69, of Cleveland, N.C., died August 24, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born in Mecklenburg County on January 18, 1952, he was a son of Thomas Edward White II and Jane Helms White, both of whom survive.

Mr. White worked at Freightliner in Cleveland, enjoyed motorcycles, old cars and camping and was a volunteer fireman.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Betty P. White; a son, Chad White (Hope); a daughter, Christie Groff (Thomas); two sisters, Shelia Sells and Jamie Cook; five grandchildren; and two brothers-in-law, Gregory and Johnny Jones.

There will be a gathering of family and friends on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at Nicholson Funeral Home from 6 until 8 p.m.

Condolences may be sent online to the family to www.nicholsonfunerals.com. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation, P.O. Box 7023 Merrifield, VA 22116-7023.

Nicholson Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.