Eddie White

Gaffney, SC - - Eddie Franklin White, 62, of 626 Darwin Road, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at his residence.

Born in Pineville, NC, he was the son of the late George White and Annie Nicholson White.  He retired from Carolina Surveyors after 30 plus years of service and was of the Baptist faith.  He loved his family, billiards and riding motorcycles.

Surviving are three sons, George White (Kim), Matthew Powell (Beth), both of Gaffney, and William Bigham (Ally) of Concord, NC; a daughter, Candi Mayfield (Danny) of the home; five grandchildren, Braylen Painter, Jared Mayfield (Hope), Alayna Mayfield, Chris Hill and Lacie White; a great-granddaughter, Scarlett Mayfield; numerous nieces and nephews.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Debbie Hyatt and Tammy Short, and four brothers, Thomas White, Robbie White, Roger White and Johnny White.

The family will receive friends from 2:00PM until 3:00PM on Friday, January 30, 2026 at Blakely Funeral Home. Funeral services will immediately follow at 3:00PM in the Blakely Funeral Chapel with Dr. Keith Harrill officiating. Interment will be in the Mt. Ararat Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will be at the home of George & Kim White, 116 Cambridge Circle, Gaffney, SC 29341.

An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome.com

Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory, Gaffney, SC