Applalachian has lost a true friend, a loyal alumnus and a big fan. RIP, Fred.
Fred Sidney White
Jan 04, 1943 - Jun 08, 2015
Fred Sidney White, 72, died on Monday, June 8. He was born in Salisbury on January 4, 1943 to Glen Caldwell and Nellie White. He was a graduate of Boyden High School in Salisbury. He then attended Appalachian State University where he played baseball and earned a teaching degree. Shortly after graduating, he married Rosemary Grubbs and they moved to Virginia where he began his teaching career. In 1970, they moved to Winston-Salem where he began working in sales, he continued in sales with a transition to Allstate Insurance as an agent, where he eventually retired.
He was a loving father, husband, friend and dedicated family man. He loved travelling to the beach, the mountains, playing golf and most importantly spending time with his granddaughter Ashley.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife of 44 years; and brothers Glen White, Jr. of Charlotte and John White of Little River. He is survived by daughter Julie and husband Stuart Belnap of Walkertown; granddaughter Ashley; sister-in-law Cheryl and husband Mike Hayes, niece Melissa Hayes Felts; sister-in-law Nancy White, nephews Dean White, Darin White, Jimmy White and Mike White and beloved extended family and friends.
A service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 12 at Salem Funeral Home, 120 South Main Street, Winston-Salem, NC. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Donations can be made to Kingswood United Methodist Church, 6840 University Pkwy, Rural Hall, NC 27045 in lieu of flowers. Online condolences may be made through http://www.salemfh.com.