Olin Alvis White

Mr. Olin Alvis White, 85, of Walnut Cove, died unexpectedly Thursday, June 11, 2026 at his home. Mr. White was beloved by all and will be missed dearly. He was born April 12, 1941 in Forsyth County to Ephraim and Cora Booth White, both now deceased. He was the last surviving child of a large family that included 13 siblings. He was a faithful member of Baux Mountain Baptist Church for over 30 years. After many years of faithful service, Mr. White retired from Smurfit Stone (formerly Container Corporation of America, then Jefferson Smurfit) and was proud to have served as President of Teamsters Local # 1870 during that time. During his free time, and after retirement, he enjoyed the chance to occasionally relax and go fishing. Mr. White was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Shirley Ledford White in 1999. Later, he was blessed to marry Carolyn Mabe White, who survives, of the home. He is also survived by a daughter, Debra Lynn White; a granddaughter, Jamie Rose Cornett; a great granddaughter, Seanna A. Brown; and a step-son, Bruce Slate and Bruce's children and grandchildren. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 PM Monday, June 15, 2026 at Hayworth-Miller Rural Hall Chapel. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 Tuesday at Baux Mountain Baptist Church. Pastor Robert Collins will officiate. Interment will follow in Crestview Memorial Park in Rural Hall. Memorial may be made to Baux Mountain Baptist Church, 4334 Lake Woussicket Road, Germanton, NC 27019.