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Kenneth White Obituary

WHITE, Kenneth Clark

"Ken"

Kenneth "Ken" Clark White, age 62, of Suwanee, GA, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024. Funeral services will be held on August 27, 2024, from 12:00-1:15 PM with Burke Hunsaker officiating at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 4833 Suwanee Dam Road, Suwanee, GA 30024. A graveside service will be held on August 28, 2024 at 12:30 PM, at Sink Creek Cemetery in Marianna, FL.

Ken was a proud graduate of Marianna High School. He went on to earn his undergraduate degree from Florida State University and later obtained his MBA from Georgia State University's Robinson College of Business. A distinguished marketing executive, Ken led sports marketing for The Coca-Cola Company before his retirement in 2018. Before joining Coca-Cola, he served as the Southeast Marketing Director for The McDonald's Corporation. Ken began his career as a television reporter at Channel 7 Panama City WJHG.

After his retirement from Coca-Cola, Ken returned to Georgia State University as a full-time marketing professor, where he taught both MBA and undergraduate courses. He also played a significant role in the University's esteemed Marketing Roundtable.

Ken was a loving husband, a devoted father, and a lifelong sports enthusiast, who shared his passion for sports with his children and stepchildren. He is survived by his wife, Leslie White; his four children, Kendel White, Mitchell White, Brennen White, and Avery (Dillon) Chamberlain, from his marriage to the late Sue Ellen (Sims) White. He is also survived by his mother, Carol Jean Crawford; and his brother and sister-in-law, Stan and Margaret White; along with his two grandchildren, Rylee and Briggs Chamberlain; as well as his beloved stepchildren and step-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends in Atlanta on August 27, 2024, from 10:00-11:30 AM at 4833 Suwanee Dam Road, Suwanee, GA 30024, prior to the funeral services at 12:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family would love for donations to be made to either the CJD foundation or the American Heart Association to continue the much needed research to cure diseases that take our loved ones too soon.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Aug. 26, 2024.

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Jamie Davis

August 29, 2024

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

American Heart Association

August 26, 2024

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Neighbor

August 26, 2024

Offering my deepest sympathy for the White family. Sorry to hear of your loss. May the memories shared help you cope during this time of bereavement.

Rob and Jill Dunford

August 25, 2024

We have known Ken for many years and have been so grateful for his friendship and his kindness. He always has a smile and is interested in what others are doing. We have Leslie and the rest of the family in our prayers.

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Memorial Events
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Aug

28

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

James and Sikes Funeral Home - Maddox Chapel

4278 Lafayette Street, Marianna, FL 32446

Aug

28

Graveside service

12:00 p.m.

Sink Creek Cemetery

809 Florida 71, Marianna, FL 32448

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