Earnest Lee White, Sr.

Earnest Lee White, Sr., "Mississippi's Crocodile Dundee", 70, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Sunday, September 26, 2021, at his residence. Earnest was a skilled craftsman, fisherman, and woodsman. He was raised on the river, and loved being on the water. He had a memorable personality and was known for riding his horses through town and his hand-made gunstocks and knives. He loved his whole family and enjoyed spending time and sharing stories with them. He is survived by one son, Earnest Lee White, Jr. (Shannon); one daughter, Jessica Ann Massie (Robert); one brother, Billy R. White; one sister, Nellie White Lomenick; ten grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia A. White; his parents, Alvie and Emer Gene Highland White; one brother, Raymond White; and two sisters, Polly White Blocker and Shirley White Walker. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted with arrangements.  A private graveside service will be held Sunday, October 3, 2021, at 2:00 PM at Patrick Cemetery in Iuka, MS. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Earnest Lee White, Sr. Memorial Fund in the care of Earnest Lee White, Jr. An online guestbook can be accessed at www.cutshallfuneralhome.com.