Stanley James White Sr.

His Life Stanley James White, Sr., beloved son of the late Theodore Waters and Mary Ames and stepdad, William “Bill” Ames, was born on September 5, 1941. He suddenly departed this life on Wednesday, January 9, 2019. Stanley received his formal education in the public schools of Somerset County, graduating from Somerset Junior/Senior High School in Princess Anne, Maryland. For more than forty (40) years, he was employed by Mountaire Farms, where he made many friends with whom he remained close until his passing. Raised as a Christian in Christ M.E. Church in Rehoboth, MD, Stanley eventually became affiliated with John Wesley Cottage Grove in Westover, MD. Although he was not a regular attendee, he believed in supporting his church and sending his tithes. He took pride in making sure the cemetery at Christ M.E. was maintained until his health no longer permitted him to do so. Stanley rededicated his life to Christ a few years ago under the direction of Evangelist Mable Finney, in the comfort of his home. His favorite scripture was Psalm 100. On April 17, 1965, Stanley was united in holy matrimony to the former Shirley Twilley, who affectionately referred to him as “Whitey.” Their loving union produced one son, the late Stanley James White, Jr., whom they both loved and adored. Stanley, known to some as Pop Pop, Petey, Jake, Big Stant, Stanley White, brother-in-law or simply #1 (by his stepdad Bill Ames), was a loving family man with simple needs. He enjoyed being outside, working in the yard, sitting in his truck (he loved trucks) and reading The Guide. Laid back, easy going and hard working are just some of the words that described him, but he also had a heart of gold. As long as his health permitted, Stanley loved taking care of everyone he could and would do anything in his power to help anyone in need. In his spare time, Stanley loved watching basketball, especially LeBron James, and answering Steve Harvey’s questions on the Family Feud. He also liked baseball and attending Orioles and Shorebirds games when his health permitted. Precious memories of Stanley’s life will be cherished by: his wife of fifty-three (53) years, Shirley White of Pocomoke, MD; four grandchildren, JKori Copes (Shanda) of Newport News, VA, Jamar Copes (Sydney) of Alexandria, VA, Keyona Patterson (Dante) of Baltimore, MD and Emmanuel White of Fruitland, MD; three great grandchildren, Jaden, Khloe and Kennedi; three sisters, Mary and Evelyn Ames, both of Salisbury, MD and Alverta Ames of Shrewsbury, PA; two brothers, Gene Ames of Princess Anne, MD and Bobby Davis (Julane) of Baltimore, MD; sisters-in-law, Rosemary Davis, Beverly Ames, and Esther Jones; brothers-in-law, Robert Collier (Ethel) and Willie King (Donna); a daughter-in-law, Kimberly Sledge White; one godson, Dwayne Terrell; two devoted friends, Ephraim Hall and Runcie Dale and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. In addition to his mother, father, stepdad and son, Stanley was also preceded in death by two brothers, Albert Ames and William Davis.

Stanley James White Sr.

September 5, 1941 - January 9, 2019