James Richard White
June 21, 1935 — January 22, 2019
James Richard White Sr., 83, of Midland, GA passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at Columbus Hospice.
Visitation will be held Thursday, January 24, 2019 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm Friday, January 25, 2019 at Parkhill Cemetery.
Rick was born June 21, 1935 in Columbus, GA son of the late Robert A. and Birdie Elizabeth White. Rick spent 4 years serving his country in the United States Navy and 2 years in the United States Navy Reserves. He met and married his wife Mary Evelyn in Columbus GA and they briefly moved to Jacksonville, FL to begin their life together.
Upon returning to Columbus, he worked in finance and their family grew. After his work with finance, Rick began working as a County Police Officer. After completing his undergrad at Columbus College, Rick made multiple trips a week, while working and supporting his family, to the Woodrow Wilson Law School in Atlanta GA to complete his doctorate in law. Rick retired from his career with the Columbus Consolidated Government, within the CSI unit, where he had also become a State Certified Forensic Expert.
Throughout his life, he was an active member with the Jaycees and became a Mason and Scottish Rite member. He also served as the President of the local Civitan Club in the 1970s. As an accomplished musician, Rick created a 17-piece big band, the Rick White Big Band Orchestra, which served the community at many social functions.
Another passion Rick had was the love of history. He searched many historical sites gaining much information and artifacts, and creating his own museum within his home.
Rick is preceded in death by his parents Robert and Birdie White, his siblings Joseph, Juanita, Bill, and Bob, his wife Evelyn, and daughter Cynthia Harrison.
He is survived by his sister Martha Carnley, 3 sons James Richard White Jr. and wife Julie, Gary Jerome White and wife Sharon, Terry Mark White and wife Debbie, 10 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Columbus Hospice House 7020 Moon Rd. Columbus, GA 31909 www.columbushospice.com.
Those who wish may sign the on-line guest registry at www.mcmullenfuneralhome.com.
3874 Gentian Blvd Post Office Box 7907
Columbus, GA, 31908
4161 Macon Rd
Columbus, GA, 31907
Visitation will be held Thursday, January 24, 2019 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm Friday, January 25, 2019 at Parkhill Cemetery.
Rick was born June 21, 1935 in Columbus, GA son of the late Robert A. and Birdie Elizabeth White. Rick spent 4 years serving his country in the United States Navy and 2 years in the United States Navy Reserves. He met and married his wife Mary Evelyn in Columbus GA and they briefly moved to Jacksonville, FL to begin their life together.
Upon returning to Columbus, he worked in finance and their family grew. After his work with finance, Rick began working as a County Police Officer. After completing his undergrad at Columbus College, Rick made multiple trips a week, while working and supporting his family, to the Woodrow Wilson Law School in Atlanta GA to complete his doctorate in law. Rick retired from his career with the Columbus Consolidated Government, within the CSI unit, where he had also become a State Certified Forensic Expert.
Throughout his life, he was an active member with the Jaycees and became a Mason and Scottish Rite member. He also served as the President of the local Civitan Club in the 1970s. As an accomplished musician, Rick created a 17-piece big band, the Rick White Big Band Orchestra, which served the community at many social functions.
Another passion Rick had was the love of history. He searched many historical sites gaining much information and artifacts, and creating his own museum within his home.
Rick is preceded in death by his parents Robert and Birdie White, his siblings Joseph, Juanita, Bill, and Bob, his wife Evelyn, and daughter Cynthia Harrison.
He is survived by his sister Martha Carnley, 3 sons James Richard White Jr. and wife Julie, Gary Jerome White and wife Sharon, Terry Mark White and wife Debbie, 10 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Columbus Hospice House 7020 Moon Rd. Columbus, GA 31909 www.columbushospice.com.
Those who wish may sign the on-line guest registry at www.mcmullenfuneralhome.com.
Visitation
JAN 24. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EST)
McMullen Funeral Home3874 Gentian Blvd Post Office Box 7907
Columbus, GA, 31908
Graveside Service
JAN 25. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (EST)
Parkhill Cemetery4161 Macon Rd
Columbus, GA, 31907
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