Dr. Charles C. White

Dr. Charles C. White, Jr. (Charlie), 82, peacefully passed away on January 4, 2018 at 12:01p.m., in the comfort of his home with his wife, Shirley, by his side, shortly after receiving last rites. Charlie, born on July 31, 1935, was predeceased by his father, Charles Cavet White Sr.; mother, Reva Garrett White and younger brother, John White. After honorably serving in the US Navy as a Lieutenant in 1960, Charlie returned to Pensacola to provide residents dental care for almost 50 years through his private practice, all the while serving on staff at Sacred Heart and Baptist Hospitals. He provided his expertise to many nursing homes across the Panhandle.

Charlie served the community on many levels, either on the Board of Directors or President, of the following civic organizations: NW FL Blood Center, American Cancer Society, Rotary (Paul Harris Fellow), JA, Boy Scouts of America, Pensacola Historical & Art Societies, Pensacola Sports Assoc., Pensacola Art Center, PYC, Navy League, Elks Club, Pensacola Symphony, Santa Rosa Island Authority, Lions Club, Toastmasters, Jaycees, Clean Community Commission, Fiesta of Five Flags, and the Pensacola Dental Society.

Charlie was acknowledged as Man of the Year for Pensacola Beach 1968. He was also recognized as a long-standing member of Fiesta of Five Flags through multiple channels including the Mayoki Indians (lifetime member), Court of DeLuna, Order of Tristan (Hall of Fame) and Krewe of Lafitte, where he served as Jean Lafitte in 1991. His interests included hunting, fishing, singing in the church choir, Florida State athletics, serving the community and spending time with family.

Charlie was a loyal son, a providing father and a loving husband. He was fortunate to have the love and support of the late Fe’ Thomas White for 32 years and Shirley White for 19 years.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley White; his children, Charles Cavet White, III (Sherri), Boyce Thomas White (Leslie), Cass White Harrison (Steve); his step-daughter, Lorri Hans; his grandchildren, Maggie Harrison, Sara Fe’ White, Lindsay Harrison, Addie White; his step-granddaughter, Jennifer Harmon (Robert); step-grandson, Stephen Stewart and his step-great granddaughter, Haylee Andrews and step-great grandson, Logan Stewart.

A Memorial service will be held on Monday, January 8, 2018 at 2:00 pm at St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church or the Pensacola Symphony, in honor of Dr. Charles C. White, Jr.