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William White Obituary
Clarks Hill, SC—On Sunday, May 3rd, 2020, William O. White, MD (Billy) passed away at Clarks Hill, S.C. at the age of 73.
Billy was preceded in death by his wife Maxine and survived by his son WilliamO, his wife Kelly and three grandchildren: Josey, Will and Luke. He has two brothers Phillip, his wife Maria and Martin.
Billy was the first baby born in 1947 in Augusta, the New Year's first! Later, he attended Forest Hills Grammar School where he began his football experience. Later he attended Langford Junior High and finally Richmond Academy.
While at Richmond, he played linebacker and in his senior year was elected a co-captain. He won a four year football scholarship to Georgia Tech.
In his third year at Tech he decided he needed to focus on becoming a doctor, so he transferred to the University of Georgia. He married and later had a son WilliamO. In 1969 he entered medical school and graduated four years later.
He served in the US Army and was stationed in West Germany for 2 years. After completing his residency in Ophthalmology he joined the practice of Dr. Arnold in Chattanooga, TN.
In 1988 he divorced is first wife and married Maxine Sparger. Soon thereafter he moved to Augusta and joined the Ophthalmology firm "The Eye Guys." He retired in 2014.
Billy had a great passion for the outdoors. He would spend countless hours riding around the farm on his tractor, chopping down trees and moving heavy rocks. He was where he wanted to be. He felt good about his life.
We will all miss him.
His family will have a private funeral on his farm in Modoc, SC.
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Memories and Condolences
for William White
Avonelle Rand
October 2, 2020
He was the best physician EVER!!! He always made you smile and laugh!!! He was my eye doctor and my husband's. When our oldest son was diagnosed with diabetes and did not want to be seen, he had him cracking up. I used to tease him and he always had a come back line that would make you laugh until you were in tears. We will miss him terribly. He was an angel in disguise.... Never saw him where he wasn't smiling or making someone laugh.
To his family- thank you for giving him to us where his personality left such an impact on us!
The Rand Family.
Albert Boudy
May 8, 2020
To the White Family, The Department of Georgia Disabled American Veterans (DAV), expresses our heartfelt condolences on the loss of Dr. White. Words are never adequate in moments like these. You are in our prayers during this difficult time. We hope that the love of family and friends will comfort and strengthen you in the days ahead. Always remember the joyous memories of the times you shared with Dr. White. May these memories give you comfort for his life was rich because of you. May Dr. White rest in peace and his memory be a blessing. May God's grace comfort and strengthen you. Thank you Comrade William O. White, US Army, for you service to our Nation.Albert Boudy, DAV State Chaplain
Dan Leonard
May 7, 2020
Growing up on Lake Forrest Drive next door to the White's, is a great childhood memory. Building forts in the woods, football in our front yard and using the lawns as a driving range. These are great memories and Billy, just a little older was the guy we looked up to, especially with football. The world is a little less gentle today with him gone. Our condolences and prayers are with you all now.
Lindy & Emily Kitchens
May 7, 2020
One of the greatest doctors. My husband and I went to him until he retired. He was always so funny coming up with things that would crack you up. Prayers for all of his family.
Lindy & Emily Kitchens
May 7, 2020
One of the best doctors. My husband and I went to him for several years until he retired. He was always so funny and would come up with some things that would crack you up.
Ace Brown
May 7, 2020
I've had the pleasure of being Billy's friend and colleague during his time in Augusta. He was a great physician, loved by his patients and respected by his peers. His outgoing personality and humor was enjoyed by all and he could lighten the mood of any situation. He will be greatly missed.
Angela Lewis
May 5, 2020
Sorry to hear of Dr White's passing. Sending my condolences out to his family.
Shirley Cooper
May 5, 2020
I so enjoyed working with Dr. White at The Eye Guys. He always made me smile and I so appreciated his humor. He's now riding that "big green tractor in the sky." Condolences to the family, I know you will miss him.
Thomas Farr
May 5, 2020
I last saw Billy White when we were at ARC together in the 1960s. But my most vivid memories of Billy are from our childhood, when we lived next door to him, his mom and dad, and his brothers, Martin and Phillip, on Lake Forest Drive in Augusta. They are all good memories - of a strong presence and a good person. May he rest in peace.
Tommy Farr
May 5, 2020
So sad. Billy was a good friend during our school years
Ernie Fellers
Missy Price
May 4, 2020
I really enjoyed working with Dr White before he retired. He always had a joke or a way to make us laugh.
Catherine Inabnit
May 4, 2020
While I don't think I have seen Billy since we graduated from high school, I always liked him very much and have remembered him with respect and admiration. When I learned of his death, my immediate reaction was: Oh, no - not Billy!
My sincere sympathy goes out to his family.
Mary Hayes
May 4, 2020
Such a wonderful man! Always had a smile on his face and he always knew how to make you laugh! Enjoyed working with him before his retirement. May God bless this family!
May 4, 2020
Billy was a friend during the football days at Richmond academy. I always thought he was one of the nicest people I knew. Sorry he left us so soon. Julius Mann
Catherine. Wier Luckey
May 4, 2020
Billy and I were childhood friends. In the Fifth grade at Forest Hills, Billy gave me his ID bracelet. On Friday night, I spent the night with my best friend. She talked me into giving the bracelet back at school on Monday morning. Guess who was wearing it on Tuesday. You are right. My Best Friend. Over the years when we would run into each other we would always have a great laugh over that story. Billy was my late husband's eye doctor and he was exceptionally kind and considerate to Bud's needs. He loved his Clark Hill and his family and will be missed by so many
Lori Lockhart
May 4, 2020
Dr. White I will always love and honor your memory. You're one of greatest and have been missed around the Eye Guys since your last day. I know you are dancing around in heaven.
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