Tony Joe White

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Tony Joe White

of Franklin, TN

July 23, 1943 - October 25, 2018

Tony Joe White, age 75 of Leiper's Fork Community passed away October 25, 2018 at his residence. With a prolific recording and performing career spanning more than 50 years, his songs traversed many genres, including blues, rock, country, R&B, and Americana, which is an incredible testament to his versatility as well as to his roots. A one-of-a-kind songwriter, his songs were covered by Elvis Presley, Tina Turner, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Joe Cocker, Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney, Ray Charles, and countless others. His newest album, Bad Mouthin', was released in September 2018. His breakthrough hit was ''Polk Salad Annie'' in 1967 and the classic ''A Rainy Night in Georgia'' has been recorded by hundreds of artists. Preceded in death by parents, Charles and Virgie Andrews White; brother, Charles White; sisters, Sadie Mae Fleming, Billie Johnson and Wadine Phadelia White; grandson, Joe-Dodd White and close nephew, Don Wesley Johnson. Survived by wife of 54 years, Leann White; children, Jim Bob (Rhonda) White of Fox, AR, Michelle White of Los Angeles, CA and Jody (Meg) White of Nashville, TN; grandchildren, Brody (Gayla) White, Josephine Fite, Miles White and Marjorie White; great grandchildren, Breella Jo White and Augustus White; sisters, Shirley Strange of Mer Rouge, LA and Freida Hinesley of Lavergne, TN; faithful personal assistant Kristin Tschida of Thompson Station, TN and other loving family members and devoted fans. A Celebration of Life Service for family and friends will be held on October 31st, 2018 in Nashville, TN. A private family burial was held in Polk Salad Valley Ranch in Arkansas. Memorials may be made to Tony Joe White Songwriting Foundation, P.O. Box 1292, Franklin, TN. 37065. WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 615 794-2289. www.williamsonmemorial.com

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