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Ira White Obituary

Ira Spike White VIRGINIA BEACH - Ira Spike White, 79, passed away Sept. 6, 2009, in Norfolk. He was born in Norfolk and resided in Lake Shores in Virginia Beach for more than 50 years. He was a member of Bayside Presbyterian Church, Chesapeake Athletic Club, Norfolk Sports Club, and the Norfolk Host Lions Club. When he turned 18, he began serving in the Navy for the next eight years. He was the son of the late James Robert and Mae Brothers White. He is survived by his wife, Dolores Reid White, whom he cherished for 54 years; two daughters, Theresa White Dunstan and husband Mike, Melissa White Ludwick and husband Earl, all of Virginia Beach; five grandchildren, Nichole Dunstan, Jessica Castellanos and husband Leo, Katie Dunstan, Michelle Dunstan and William Ludwick IV, all of Virginia Beach; brother, Robert James White of Norfolk; two nieces, Mary Belle White and Robin White. He was an avid sports fan who participated in all sports at an early age. He had the dream job of owning and operating the Diamond Club Restaurant at Met Baseball Park, where he built a lifetime of friendships he treasured dearly. It was here that he reportedly received the first ABC license for an outdoor sports arena in Virginia. In his earlier years, he was affiliated with the Chesapeake Casino and the Nassau Inn. He most recently worked at Fulton Bank where he thoroughly enjoyed the company of his coworkers and considered them his good friends. The immediate family wants to extend a thank you to all of their family and friends for being so close to them during their most difficult time. Spike always made his loved ones a priority, whether it was living on the family compound or being there for anyone who needed him. He would be so proud and honored to know his family was well taken care of just as he had done for them all his life. It will be through all of us that his legacy will continue. He taught us well. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Sept. 12, at 11 a.m. in Bayside Presbyterian Church by the Rev. Dr. George Fitzgerald and the Rev. Dr. Richard Keever followed by a reception in the church social hall. Inurnment will be in Bayside Presbyterian Church Columbarium. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Bayside Presbyterian Church, 1400 Ewell Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23455. Hollomon-Brown Funeral, Home Bayside Chapel, is handling arrangements. Condolences may be made to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot from Sep. 9 to Sep. 11, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Ira White

15 Entries

lynnell spruill

September 11, 2009

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Casey

September 11, 2009

I am very sorry for your loss. I worked with Spike at Bank of Tidewater. He was a great person. We would always share a smile and a laugh. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Lesa Stephens

September 10, 2009

I was touched when I received the news about Spike...I really didnt know Spike as well as others, but in the short time I've known him when I used to work at Resource Bank, now Fulton Bank, he was comical, informative and debateable, just didn't know when to quit :) ... a few good qualities that will be missed by many..May God Bless and comfort your family in this time of sorrow @-->

The Mitchells

September 10, 2009

My family has known Spike, Dolores, and the "kids" for 52 of my 58 years. Spike was such a wonderful friend to my Mother and Father. We will miss him very much. For all these years we would look across the street and there he would be....working in the yard....always with a smile and kind words. To Dolores, Theresa, and Melissa go our thoughts and prayers.

Bill Stolley

September 9, 2009

I was a new courier assigned to Spike for training when I went to work for Resource now Fulton Bank on Bonney Road. I was always thankful to Spike for his patience exercsized , his wisdom shared, and his friendship offerd during my time working for Fulton Bank. God speed my friend, those in heaven now share in your humor and wit that you so wonderfully shared with us!

Willie Jenkins

September 9, 2009

Spike was a good friend of mine and always enjoyed his company. I have also said the Spike was most improved ball player that I have know. Spike was a tall person and not to athletic. But he worked and came out as the most improved ball player I known. Spike was good man and very true to his friends. I am very proud to have know Spike and his wife. I know Spike is looking down on us. God Bless my friend I will pray for you. I have a book of prayers that his name will be added to as soon as I stop typing. Willie Jenkins

Dorothy Swift

September 9, 2009

Dear Dolores,Theresa,Melissa,and Family
I am so sorry to learn that Spike has passed away this week. He was a wonderful man who had arms big enough to help hold Marvis and I together when Naomi passed away. I will remember the Christmas Eves and the laughter of the family,and that wonderful smile he had for us all. He was always there for all of us!Dolores and girls I miss you. Please know all of you will be in my thoughts and prayers love alawys Dorothy Ruth

Deb Stanley

September 9, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. Spike always greeted me here at Fulton with a warm sincere smile! He will be sadly missed.

Betty Arredondo

September 9, 2009

I am so sad to hear of Spikes passing. He always had a smile and a story. I enjoyed our conversations about sports or family when he stopped in on his rounds here at the Bank. I know he will be greatly missed. May memories you shared be a comfort in getting through this difficult time.

Dez Campbell

September 9, 2009

I had the pleasure of working with and getting to know Spike while I was a teller at our Hilltop Branch of Resource Bank. Although I posted out to our main office on Bonney Road, I still ran into Spike on occasion, and continued our frequent conversations about our families. I will miss those chit chats with him but I feel so fortunate that I even had those moments with him. I'm so sorry about your family's loss. Please know that Spike will truly be missed by many here at Fulton Bank, formerly Resource Bank! He was funny, kind, and one of the hardest working people that I have ever met.

Ellen Dickson-Blake

September 9, 2009

I am so sorry to hear that such a great man has left us. I would look for him every Monday, Wednesday and Friday to brighten up the day. He always had a smile on his face and something positive or funny to say. He will be truly missed. Me deepest sympathy to his family.

Ellen Dickson-Blake
HRMCI

David Shoop

September 9, 2009

May the good Lord wrap his loving arms around Spike and hold him in eternal peace. May his family be comforted by knowing that Spike touched so many of us in a positive way every day. I will long remember the joking conversations we had at the bank as he made his rounds. I will truly miss his smile and upbeat attitude. God Bless.

Beth Niedzwiecki

September 9, 2009

I will miss the wonderful conversations I had with Spike here at Fulton; it was very clear how much he loved his family. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Marvis Mills

September 9, 2009

To Deloris and the family; I know words will not really help right now but know that sis and I have you all in our thoughts and prayers. If you need anything please let us know. Spike was one of a kind and always had a simle when I would run into him in Fulton Bank from time to time. All our love.
Marvis Frances and Dorothy Ruth

teresa daniel

September 9, 2009

Dear Dolores, Theresa, Melissa and family,
I just wanted to let you know how much I will miss Spike. I was honored to have known him this last seven years. He was my mapquest. If I ever needed to know how to get somewhere I would just ask Spike and he would give me directions. If he did not know he would go and find the place for me and let me know the best way. He knew everthing,(ha, ha) I would love to get him started on why the gas goes up every day, or something the democrates were trying to do, or our va power bills. I will also miss our morning talks before he got started on his route. A lot of times we would share jokes with each other to start our day. He loved his family, Dolores, his girls, and grand children and he was always telling me how nice his son in laws were helping him with the yard or pool or Christmans lights. God has picked another flower for His table and he will be greatly missed. If I can do anything for you, you have my number. It was an honor to be able to call him my friend and co-worker. We really had some great times together.
God bless you and comfort you at this time of great sorrow.

He was my friend,
Teresa Daniel

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