Henry Ford White, Sr.

Henry Ford White, Sr. obituary, Wilmington, DE

Henry Ford White, Sr.

Henry White, Sr. Obituary


It is with profound sadness that the White and Sambola families announce the homegoing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and cousin, Mr. Henry Ford White Sr. who transitioned to be with the Lord on Monday July 28, 2025, at his home in Delaware, USA.

Henry Ford White was born in Robertsport, Grand Cape Mount County, Liberia to the union of Rose L. White and Hall M. White Sr. who predeceased him.

Henry F. White was a man of quiet strength, deep wisdom and unwavering devotion to his family and community.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife Mrs. Velta E. White-White, his loving children, Henrietta M. White, Blossom E. White, Henry F. White Jr. (Sharon), Daniel W. White (Norma) and Charles B. White. Grand children: Andy H. White, Rose D. Kiadii, Christian D. White, Anesu R. White, Ava-Rose White, Magnus R. White and Daniel C. White Great grandchildren: Chelsea White and Alfred A. White. Also, mourning his loss are his siblings, Maude White Bryant (Samuel*), Patience White George (Coker), Julia White Monyoukaye (James*), Hall M. White Jr. (Lucinda), Jacob WT White, Annie K. White, Ramzi Saab; along with his nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

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