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Tony
February 20, 2023
Sincere condolences to Fred White family, many, many friends and legions of fans. May Almighty God in the Heavens comfort your hearts with peace and loving kindness as you cope with this precious loss in your lives. Thank you for Fred White's contribution to the R&B music industry. Fred Whitewas the drummer for Earth, Wind & Fire in the 1970s and ‘80s, including on such hits as “September” and “Shining Star.” The Earth, Wind & Fire band brought much joy from the great music they give too all. He will be truly miss. May family, friends and extended family cherish his memories and his music. May the God of comfort bless your grieving hearts with strength, loving kindness and peace as the world copes with the loss of Fred White. May his remarkable music ability as a drummer keep his memory alive forever.
Kate Bell
January 19, 2023
Another sad farewell for the soul fusion kings Earth Wind and Fire. Condolences to band and family of Fred, forever lifting our spirits with the dancing heart music of universal love
Patricia Breckenridge
January 13, 2023
I'd like to share my condolences,
to the White Family. Fred was an iconic drummer of Earth, Wind and Fire. Throughout many years of his performances. He was soo amazing as such. Family, people, oriented lovingly as ever.
There's a lot of memories to cherish, at this time of his sudden passing. May God give comfort to Verdine White, his older sibling now who remains, to carrying out the legacy. All the friends and colleagues as well! I extend my gratitude of him being, an avid humble performer to the world of music. May eternal peace be with him, now. Fred was a mainstay, Hallmark, also Monumental as a personal keepsake. I'm pleased as an elder now, to have had the pleasure, of seeing all his performances live. At age 27 throughout, now I'm 74 plus.
faith/brad tobin/herscot
January 8, 2023
Dear White Family Brad and I would like to take this time to extend our condolences's on the loss of
Fred White.he'll surely be missed very much and may he rest in peace.best faith/brad
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faith c tobin/brad j.herscot
January 8, 2023
Dear White Family Brad and I express our condolences's on the loss of Fred White./he'll surely be missed very much and may he rest in peace.best faith/brad
Arthur H. Napier Sr.
January 7, 2023
I was truly inspired by Earth Wind & Fire and Fred White's drums when I played drums in high school, 1975 - 1978. My sincere condolences to the White family.
January 5, 2023
A loss to the music world for sure, an incredible drummer who made a huge contribution to music, so many unforgettable songs. Prayers for the White family.
January 5, 2023
What a long and illustrious career. He was part of an amazing group and family, but he was a force in his own right. A truly talented musician and performer. So very sorry for this loss to the White family and Earth, Wind and Fire. May God be with you all as you endure this very difficult time of your loss.
Lynn
January 4, 2023
I was so lucky to see Earth, Wind and Fire in person and meet them after their performance... I loved them for their work and personal beliefs. Sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Denise
January 3, 2023
Thank you for all the great music, RIP!
Alishia
January 3, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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