James Lee

White, Jr.

Born on April 10, 1939 in Ochlocknee, GA, J. L. White, Jr. was the first son of James Lee White and Lona
Whiddon White.

On July 18, 1971 in Tallahassee, Florida, he married Frances "Fran" Spear White, his loving and devoted
wife of 46 years, who preceded him in death.

He was a graduate of Ochlocknee School, Georgia Southwestern, and the University of Georgia. Outside
of his college years, he never left home. After a short time working as an Accountant for PCA, he was
drawn back to the family farm, where he devoted much of his time and energy tending to the homeland
and farm that would be his livelihood and legacy. He prided himself on being a hard worker, and a fourth
generation farmer.

He was a member of Midway Baptist Church in Meigs where he served as a Deacon and past Sunday
School Superintendent. Additionally, he served on the Board for the Thomas County Farm Bureau for
many years.

Mr. White is survived by his son, Patrick "Lee" White (and wife Michaela) of Ochlocknee, as well as his
daughter, Christa White Herring (and husband Joshua) of Boston, GA. He has three grandchildren,
Caroline and Caleb White and Luke Herring, a brother, Rodney White (and wife Nancy), and a sister, Betty
Jo Pippin.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be sent to The Gideons International.

Funeral Services will be held at Midway Baptist Church on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at 11:00 am with Rev. Dennis Norman officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 10:00 am - 11:00 am. He will be laid to rest at White Cemetery in Ochlocknee.