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John Richard White II

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Published by News & Messenger from Jan. 15 to Jan. 16, 2008.

John Richard White II, 54, of Woodbridge died on January 11, 2008 at his residence. John was born on May 2, 1953, the son of John Richard and Beatrice (Martin) White in Norfolk, VA. John White worked for over 21 years for Prince William County Government in various roles, including six years as the County's zoning administrator and the last five years as the Planning Office's Current Planning Manager. His personnel file is full of letters of appreciation, commendations and awards from elected officials, the county executive, the county planning director, as well as numerous other county officials and citizens for his many contributions to the Prince William County community, including the county executive's Employee of the Month award for June 2006. He is described by his coworkers as a kind and gentle person who was fun loving and always a loyal friend. He was known to others as a knowledgeable teacher and advisor who was fair and even tempered while being the backbone, heart and soul of the Planning Office. John has exemplified Prince William County's organizational vision of working with elected leaders, staff and citizens to make the community the best. To all he will be greatly missed. John was survived by his son, John Lamar White, and John Lamar's mother Lily Snow Boykin; his sister Patricia White Speas and her husband Monte of Yorktown, VA., two nephews: Raymond Speas and his wife, Tiffany of Gloucester, VA and Michael Speas and his wife, Melissa of Yorktown, VA. Five great-nephews: Alex, Ian, Michael, Parker, and Tyler. Family and friends are welcome to celebrate John's life on Wednesday, January 16, 2008 from 3-5 PM at Mountcastle Funeral Home, 4143 Dale Blvd., Dale City, VA 22193. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on January 18, 2008 at 10 AM at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church, Woodbridge, VA. Burial will take place on Saturday, January 19, 2008 at 11 AM at Cartersville Cemetery, Cartersville, VA. Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, VA 23060. www.amercianheart.org

This obituary was originally published in the News & Messenger (Woodbridge, VA).

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February 22, 2008

Pam Holley McKee posted to the memorial.

January 28, 2008

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January 21, 2008

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Pam Holley McKee

February 22, 2008

Lily and John Lamar - Cody and I have not seen you in years but when we heard about your loss, we were devastated. We have thought of you often over the years and are so sorry to hear about John. We will keep you in our prayers.

Shannon Sing Lee

January 28, 2008

John Lamar, Lily, and the White family:

Our hearts goes out to you all. John was such a great person and a surrogate member of our family. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Love,
The Motley Family

Jesse Oak

January 21, 2008

I was on my way to Boston when I heard the news of John's untimely death. Sadly I missed his memorial and funeral but I wanted to share my grief. As someone who worked and knew John in the past in the countless committees and Planning Commission meetings I can honestly say he was one of the kindest and most intelligent people I have had the pleasure of knowing and he will be sorely missed.

Grace Carter

January 15, 2008

John will be remembered by my son Kyle and me for having the greatest smile in the world. He unfailingly stopped by the choir loft at Our Lady of Angels to express his appreciation for the music and to gently rib Kyle about high school, and then college, and the Cowboys. Our hearts and prayers go out to John Lamar and Lily as well.

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Dumfries/Triangle Rescue Sqaud,.Inc.

January 15, 2008

The Chief and members were sorry to hear of your recent Loss! May the Lord be with you and your family in this time of need!

Karen Raymond

January 15, 2008

PWC has lost a fine individual.... a gentleman and a professional employee.
Always had a friendly smile and a happy hello whenever we crossed paths at the Courthouse for twenty some years.
My sincere condolences to his son, family members and associates.

Love Retta Ladd and family

January 15, 2008

John Lamar, Lily, and White family,
My heart goes out to all of you with much love and deepest sympathy. You all are in my thoughts and prayers and will continue to be in the days, weeks and months that follow. I pray God will give you strength and peace during this difficult time.

Gary Raymond

January 15, 2008

John, despite all around us, you were an inspiration to me.

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