Kenneth L. White

Kenneth L. White, 92, of Salisbury, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury. He was born on December 19, 1928 in Salisbury, Maryland, a son of the late Vernon Leroy and Lillian Frances White, (nee Wells). Early in life Kenneth White was employed by AI Dupont in Seaford, Delaware. Following his years of service with Dupont, Mr. White was employed for many years by H.D. Metal in Salisbury, MD where he served as Scale Master and Buyer of Scrap Metal. After twenty seven years of service Kenneth ultimately retired from H.D. Medal. Additionally, in service to his country, Kenneth achieved the rank of Sergeant Major in the Maryland National Guard, 29th Division, 115th Infantry. Living a life of service to others Mr. White was committed to his fraternal brothers in the Tall Cedars of Lebanon of North America, Wicomico Lodge No. 91. Ken was a current member of Chesapeake No 115 and past member and Scribe of Eastern Shore “53”in Salisbury. He was also a past District Deputy Supreme Tall Cedar. At one time he was a member of Boumi Shrine and Eastern Shore Shrine Club. Moreover, in his forty four years of membership, Ken worked to support and fund-raise for the benefit of Muscular Dystrophy during the MDA/Jerry Lewis Labor Day telethon events. As a parishioner and faithful servant of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Tyaskin, MD, he served several terms as Vestry Senior Warden planning for and executing fund raising events, providing grounds-keeping services for St. Mary’s as well as for the historic St. Bartholomew’s Church in Old Green Hill. Ken also worked in conjunction with Parish administration in the construction of the St. Mary’s Parish Hall. Currently, he is a member of All Saints Episcopal Church in Delmar, Delaware. Ken was an avid vegetable gardener, always most proud of his scarlet red beefsteak tomatoes. Later turning to selling produce at his homebased produce stand in Nanticoke, he was a fixture from May through October; his stand was a favorite and convenient stop for the community and tourists. He is survived by his loving wife, Myra Baker White; children, Bonnie Smith, Valerie Whalen (John), Robin Pollitt (Linda), and Hunter Pollitt (John Waddle), grandchildren, Brad Pollitt, Kimberly Moore, and Kara Lewis; great-grandchildren, Chloe Lewis, Skyler Lewis, Jeremy Moore, Peyton Moore, and Blakelyn Moore; a brother, Donald White (Barbara); and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Kevin L. White; and a sister, Lois Mae Adkins. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In memory of Mr. White contributions may be made to All Saints Episcopal Church, Delmar Delaware or Coastal Hospice. Arrangements are in the care of Short Funeral Home in Delmar. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.

Kenneth L. White

December 19, 1928 - April 10, 2021