With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ronald Lee White, born March 19, 1955, who went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at the age of 70.

Ronald was born in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to the late Phillip Isaiah White and the late Mary Catherine Helms White.

He was also preceded in death by daughter, Tonia White; and siblings, Claudette Kiker, Joann Mahaffy, Kathy Huggins, and Donald Ray White.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Whitley's Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Whitley's Funeral Home in Kannapolis officiated by Pastor Randy Lefler and Pastor Danny Clay. Burial will immediately follow at Carolina Memorial Park Cemetery, 601 Mt. Olivet Road, Kannapolis.

Survivors include wife of over 30 years, Peggy Ann Pinyan White of the home; daughter, Wendy Wilkerson (Johnny); step-children, Penny Cook, Scott Deese, and Lynn Deese; grandchildren, Tiffany Ballard (Geoffrey), Alesha Deese, Kenneth Cook, Jr., Hunter Deese, Holly Gibson (Bradley), Dallas Deese (Hailey Byrum), Alyssa Townsend (Thomas), and Dylan Anderson, Tiffany Deese, Tara Deese, Jonathan Deese, and Joseph Deese; step-grandchildren, Rodrick Wilkerson (Holly) and Tabitha O'Neal; great-grandchildren, Kortlyn, Grier, Zeb, Sully, Caleb, Cason, Jayden, and Lacey; and brother, Roger White.

Ronald was a man of quiet strength, steady faith, and deep love for his family. He found his greatest peace by the water with a rod and reel in hand. His greatest catch in life was his beloved wife, Peggy Ann Pinyan White, whom he loved wholeheartedly. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. A natural jokester, he delighted in playful banter and never missed an opportunity to share a laugh. He found great joy in tending his vegetable garden, nurturing it with the patience and care. Ronald was also a faithful and dedicated member of Universal House of Prayer.

Memorials may be made to Universal House of Prayer.