Gene Arthur White

I have no real words to express my feelings.
Condolences to the family.
He taught me when I didn´t even know he was.

Not easy to say goodbye to someone that had a huge impact on me as an athlete and a young female during her college years. Gene had a way of pushing you to be the best version of yourself. He knew just how hard to push you as an athlete. He had a gruff edge about him with a gentle and caring heart. He knew what needed to be said and he knew when to say nothing. He was a big supporter of me and had a hand in getting me into the Franklin´s athletic Hall of Fame. The world lost a great man who has left huge footprints on my heart. You will never be forgotten! Love you. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.

Rip bball gene

Mr. White was probably my favorite teacher of all time (Milan class of 1985). He inspired my love of math and science, made learning easy and enjoyable, and set a strong example of gentlemanly mentorship. And his love of Milan, Basketball, the 1954 team was impossible to escape. We convinced him once to pull out his projector and show black-and-white, silent, 1954 final game footage (kept it right in the classroom closet) just by talking about it at the start of class. This used up enough class time to delay at Math test to the following day. The town of Milan has lost a bright star today. God Bless you and keep you Gene. I hope to see you again some beautiful day!

I will lovingly remember Mr White as a person who took interest in all of the kids in his math classes in Batesville High School. He was the first person to encourage me to attend college and I did, graduating from Marian College in 1974.