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Mr. Mickey Lee White, 80, a resident of Belington, departed this life Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 4, 2026, in the United Hospital Center at Bridgeport. Death was following a brief illness, and was unexpected.
He was born Sept. 14, 1946, at Philippi, West Virginia, son of the late Dallas and Viva Burner White.
On Sept. 7, 1981, he was united in marriage to the former Aretha June Kelley, who preceded him in death on May 22, 2017.
Those left to cherish his memory include five children, Misty Daugherty (Jason) of Charleston, Stacey Talbert (Wesley) of Belington, Brandon White of Belington, Rebecca Williams (Brad) of Philippi and Regina White of Philippi; brothers-in-law, Jerry Trader, Carl Kelley and Alfred Kelley; and a family friend, Billy Everson.
Additional survivors include, 14 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by one son, Mickey White Jr.
He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
Mickey attended the schools of Barbour County and was a graduate from Philippi High School. He previously was employed as a truck driver for many years and later worked for Ricottilli Fencing from which he retired. He was an avid dirt track race fan and he loved to fish and hunt.
He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandkids and running around with his brother-in-law, Jerry.
He will be sadly missed by his friends and family and all who knew him.
Friends will be received at the Talbott Funeral Home, 56 N. Brandenburg Street in Belington, on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026 from 6-8 p.m. and again on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, at 11 a.m., the funeral hour, at which time a funeral service will be conducted from the Funeral Home Chapel with the Pastor Lennie Minard officiating.
Interment will follow in the Mt. Vernon Cemetery near Philippi.
Condolences can be made to the family at www.talbottfuneralhome.com.
The Talbott Funeral Home in Belington is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Mickey Lee White.