Vernon Phillip White

Vernon Phillip "Phil" White, 68 of Morgantown, passed away Monday, June 5th at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born November 6, 1948 in Bristol, VA, a son of the late Haskell and Margaret (Leonard) White. Phil was a 1972 graduate of Berea College in Berea, KY and retired in 2013 as an Auditor from the Dept. of the Interior-OSMRE. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Jane A. (Cox) White; nieces, Gina Lucas and her husband Jeff and Connie Getz; great nieces, Thea and Victoria Lucas; great nephew, Robby Getz; and aunts, Jean Kestner and Lois Campbell. Phil is also survived by his beloved cat, Sassy. Hastings Funeral Home in Morgantown has been entrusted with cremation arrangements. A private graveside committal service will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Animal Friends of North Central West Virginia, PO Box 1090, Dellslow, WV 26531. Online condolences may be made at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com.