Abner C. White Obituary (1919

Abner C. White, age 88 of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, February 6, 2008, at Bridgeport Hospital after a courageous struggle with his health. Abner was the son of the late Bennie and Iralyn Heard White. He was a World War II Army veteran and a retired grinder with Jenkins Valve. He lived in Stratford before moving to Bridgeport for the majority of his adult life. He was a disciple of the First Baptist Church of Stratford. Abner enjoyed his yard and weekend activities with fellow members of the American Legion Colonel Charles Young Post. He was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Winston R. Dina Post #9991 and King James Lodge #1 A.&A.S.R. Org. 1951, Bridgeport, CT. He leaves to mourn his memories his wife, Grace Dow White of Bridgeport, CT; three sisters: Modicue Stanton of Norwalk, CT, Lucille Bish and Barbara Clemons, both of Bridgeport, CT; an aunt, Elsie Heard of Boston, MA; a sister-in-law, Charlotte Bell of Bridgeport, CT; one goddaughter, Wendy Vereen of Redding, CT; nieces, nephews, great and great great nieces and nephews, a great great great niece; cousins; and a host of other relatives and friends. Abner was predeceased by his parents, four siblings: Basquin White, Anastena (Ernestine) Williams, Jesse White and Wallace White. The family of Abner White would like to express their sincere appreciation for the care and concern provided to him by the 9th Floor Staff and Physicians of Bridgeport Hospital and the VITAS Innovative Hospice Care during his stay in Bridgeport Hospital. We would also like to thank the First Baptist Church of Stratford for their prayers, visits and support. Friends are invited to attend services on Monday, February 11, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Stratford, 1301 Stratford Avenue, Stratford, CT, Pastor William B. Sutton, III. Friends may greet the family from 12 Noon until time of service. Interment immediately following in Mountain Grove Cemetery, Bridgeport. ******Please sign guest book*****