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James White Obituary
December 19, 1935
March 2, 2014
SHREVEPORT, LA - James White, 78, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on March 2nd, 2014.
James was born in Port Gibson, MS on December 19th 1935 to the union of the late Thelma Starks and the late Charles White.
He accepted Christ at an early age and was later a member of Mangum United Methodist Church. He graduated from Southern University in 1961 and earned a Master's in Construction from Northwestern University in 1970.
He moved to Shreveport, LA in 1963 and started a career as an educator, football and tennis coach.
He was a compassionate and dedicated educator until his retirement in 1991. He will truly be missed by his loving wife, children, and the many other lives that he touched throughout his life.
Cherished memories; wife Helen White; one daughter Gretchen Collins (Andrew); two sons; Mark White(Bridgett); Corey White (Kimberly); six grandchildren, Colby Christopher Collins, Kyle Alexander Collins, Jonathan Keith White; Madison Elizabeth White; Harper Skye White; Scarlett Steele White; two stepchildren Ramoutalaye Scroggins (Michael); Samuel Clark (Maggie); two sisters, Carolyn Thornton, Port Gibson, Mississippi, Eva Washington (Richard), and a host of nieces and nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on March 8th 2014 at Winnfield Funeral Home on 3701 Hollywood Ave; Shreveport, LA 71109. There will be open visitation at the funeral home from 12:00 PM to 7:00PM on Friday March 7th 2014.
Winnfield Funeral Home - Shreveport, LA (318) 631-0203
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Memories and Condolences
for James White
Helen White
March 5, 2024
I miss you so much I know you are resting in peace in heaven Wife Helen
Eva Washington
March 1, 2021
Missing you - gone but not forgotten brother !!!
Shelia H Parson
March 4, 2020
Mr. White will ALWAYS be remembered as kind and caring person.
You can't think about Fair Park HS without thinking about Mr. White : )
Helen White
October 16, 2019
James you are still missed so much. wife Helen
December 29, 2017
I love and miss you.
Wife
Helen
HELEN WHITE
November 7, 2017
I TRULY MISS YOU EVERY DAY.THERE WILL NEVER BE ANYONE LIKE YOU.YOUR SWEETNESS STILL LIVES IN OUR HOUSE.
WIFE
HELEN
HELEN WHITE
May 10, 2017
I really miss you .You were such a wonderful husband.
Love
Helen
March 22, 2017
I love you and I truly miss you
Wife
Helen
March 16, 2017
love you forever and miss you so much
October 22, 2016
MANY THINGS IN LIFE MAKE ME SEE YOU EVERYDAY OF MY LIFE.I LOVE AND MISS YOU VERY MUCH.
WIFE
HELEN
Eva Washington
May 2, 2016
My dear brother:
I miss you so much and now our sister has left me to join you and the rest of the family. I will always cherish your memory Sonny. You will always live on in my heart. Rest in peace my brother.
You are gone but not forgotten.
Love Always Your Sister
HELEN WHITE
April 30, 2016
YOU ARE STILL MISSED SO MUCH.
ILOVE YOU AND WISH YOU WERE HERE
WIFE
HELEN WHITE
Allen W. Garcia
April 21, 2014
He was my Coach. He taught me how to catch. He would say watch into your hands Garcia and put it away. I know that Jesus has his hands on you Coach.
Helen White
April 12, 2014
The love of my life.You will be sadly missed.
wife
Helen
Wendy Godwin
March 23, 2014
A great man he was, my tennis tennis teacher so many memories at Fair Park. Fair Park class of 1979. You will be miss deeply by so many. Wendy Roberson Godwin
Deborah Sims
March 16, 2014
Coach White thank you for teaching me discipline as a great tennis coach at Fair Park and more important a life coach to be the best. my prayers are with your family as you have a place in many lives teaching excellence.
Sonja Lattier
March 14, 2014
Mrs White it was a pleasure meeting you and Mr White in such little time. It felt like I had known both of you long before we met. Mrs White you are in my prayers.
Jewel Patterson
March 10, 2014
To The White Family, even though I am not there. My thoughts and prayers goes out to you.
Debbie Roach Terry
March 9, 2014
I am very sadden to hear the news of Mr. Whites death. He was my Tennis Coach at Fair Parh High School, in Shreveport, and made an impact on my life as well as many other students. I still play USTA Tennis and he has been in a number of my conversations when it comes up on how I got started in Tennis. He always had a smile on his face and had good things to say about everyone. He will be missed. My condolence to the family.
Debbie Roach Terry
Cincinnati, Ohio
Morgan Sanders
March 9, 2014
James White was my first position (receiver) coach ever. He was a great man to play football for, and always gave us advice about being honorable men. I pray that the LORD will grant his family peace.
Ta-Tanisha Kochinskey
March 8, 2014
My prayers goes out to Mr James Whites' family may you find peace and understanding during his loss.
Ta-Tanisha A Kochinskey (FPH alumini and previous student)
March 8, 2014
Coach White was everyones coach at Eden Gardens High School. He was a role model for both young boys and girls. He was a man of great character. A form student. Charles LuBom.
Felecia Cooksey
March 8, 2014
Heaven has received another angel. Mr White was truly a very kind, caring and loving person. It was a pleasure knowing and working with him at FPHS. He will be remembered and greatly missed by all who knew him. To the family, you'll are in my prays at your time of sorrow. Rest in eternal peace my friend until we meet again.
Shelia Parson
March 7, 2014
Shelia Parson
March 7, 2014
March 7, 2014
Helen, I was saddened to hear about your loss. You will be in my prayers. Francine
Eddie Spencer, Sr.
March 7, 2014
This was an extraordinary educator who lit the candle of knowledge for many students who could not, without his love and care, light it themselves. Our prayers go out to the family during this time of Heaven's gain and their loss.
Sherry Hunter
March 7, 2014
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
Sandra Duncan
March 7, 2014
My prayers to the family. Coach White changed my life when he asked me to join the tennis team. He was a wonderful man and I loved hearing him drop his voice down an octive or two and say Dunk. That was my nickname from him. Loved him and he will truly be missed.
Cheryle Wheeler
March 7, 2014
To the family of Coach White-
We are praying with you at this hour. Coach White and my mother were colleagues at Fair Park High School for many years where they diligently worked to instill life-long values in each of us.
We will always remember their legacy as gentle "giants" who stood for justice after integration of public schools in Caddo Parish.
..."to thy high principles, may we loyal be, and fight, fight, fight for all that's right...and march to victory". (FPHS Alma Mater)
Our memories will never fade--
Prayerfully submitted by--
Cheryle Wheeler-Johnson
(FPHS Class of 1978)
Rick L. Wheeler
(Bethune High School Class of 1972)
Children of late Bettye Jo Watson Wheeler (FPHS 1969-1983)
LaDonna Thomas & family
March 7, 2014
The angels are always near to those who are grieving, to whisper to them that their loved ones are safe in the hand of God. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.
Helen, We are praying that the love and light of God keep and strengten you and your family.
Loranda Williams
March 7, 2014
R.I.P. Mr. White you were an excellent Free Enterprise teacher as well as Construction worker. I am sending prayers and condolences to your family during their time of bereavement.
Joe Wiley
March 6, 2014
My prayers go out to the James White family.
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