John Sharkey White

John Sharkey White, age 70, of Maryville, TN, formerly of Jackson, MI, died peacefully in his sleep on October 25, 2016. Survived by sons, John Sharkey White II (Tess) and Benjamin William White (Hannah); daughter, Amanda Lin Swanson (Steve); grandchildren, Gabriel, Vivian, Haley, Stacy, and Henry; brother, Clarence White (Kate); stepsister, Kim Hynes (Mike). He was a life-long entrepreneur, lover of stories and languages, and world traveler who never met a stranger. In lieu of flowers, buy a Pabst Blue Ribbon for someone you don’t know. Family Memorial Spring 2017. Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of John Sharkey White please visit our Sympathy Store.