Jules Vidos White

Jules Vidos White was born in Baton Rouge on April 18, 1959, and departed this life on Friday, Aug. 9, 2013, a victim of a sudden heart attack. Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Martha V. White, children, Sarah Rose White and Robert Lee White, sister, Catherine White Johnson and husband Paul, and nephew, Edward Johnson, all of Baton Rouge. He is also survived by uncles, Michael Vidos and wife Cathy, Jared Vidos and wife Natalie, cousins, Grayson, Elizabeth and Catherine Vidos, Sebastian, Jared and Christopher Bowman. He is also survived by beloved grandchildren, Dylan, Madelyn, Logan and Ashton Fanguy. Mr. White was preceded in death by his father, B.J. "Jack" White, his wife, Mary Jude White, grandparents, Robert Lee and Catherine White of Dallas, and Jules and Martha Vidos of Morgan City, and a host of uncles and aunts. A lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, he attended Woodlawn High School and Nicholls State University. As a young man he was a manager for JW Contractors and most recently was a supervisor for Allen and Leblanc where he was a valued and respected employee. Mr. White developed a love for tennis and golf from his father and they enjoyed competitive play all their days. At an early age he was taught to hunt and fish by his maternal uncles. Throughout his life he was happiest in the woods of the Felicianas or fishing on the coast. His skills with shotgun, muzzle loader, bow, and rod and reel were well known. Like his grandfather, Jules Vidos, Jules White was comfortable on boats of any size, and was an affable fellow with a wide circle of friends who loved him dearly. A born raconteur, Jules White entertained family and friends with his jokes and stories. He could be found at the center of any gathering, with his listeners hanging on every word. He read widely, with favorite selections being the works of Hemingway, Nash Buckingham and columns of Joe Macaluso. An avid fan of LSU sports, he could recount in great detail how he experienced the games Pete Maravich played in the Cow Palace or legendary football games such as "the Night It Rained Oranges" and the "Earthquake Game." Jules Vidos White was unfailingly kind, courteous and generous. Even in death, his generosity as an organ donor has improved the lives of 77 patients. A celebration of this wonderful life will be held on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013 from noon to 4 p.m. at the White residence on Highland Road. Family and friends are invited to this casual luncheon. Memorial donations may be made to the Friends of Magnolia Mound Plantation, P.O. Box 45848, Baton Rouge, LA 70895 or the Friends of the LSU Rural Life Museum, P.O. Box 14852, Baton Rouge, LA 70898.