Dean Clarence White, 68 of Davie Street, Claremont went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at Palliative CareCenter & Hospice of Catawba Valley. Born December 16, 1943 in Catawba County, he was the son of the late Virgil Hal White and Gertrude Howard White Rogers. Dean was an independent contractor and Jack of all trades. He loved to play guitar and make music. He enjoyed fishing and going to the beach. He will be missed dearly by all who loved him. A daughter, Deanetta Rene Bullins of Hickory; two sons, Wesley ?Todd? White of Cramerton and Bryan Marshall White of Claremont; a sister, Barbara Robinson of Bryson City; and a brother, Alvin W. White of Taylorsville survive him. A brother, Wendell White preceded him in death. No services are planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.JenkinsFuneralHome.net The White family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Newton.