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WHITE: A Giant has fallen asleep. As a family, we announce the peaceful transition of our beloved father, Bishop Richard "Mr. Clean" White, Sr. of Fayetteville, Georgia, Bishop of the Bermuda Jurisdiction of The Church of God In Christ, Pastor, Power Preacher, Evangelist, and Renown Gospel Singer, and Writer. Official arrangements are forthcoming.
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Ruth
September 9, 2024
"Accept What God Allow" Powerful words that God put in very soul of Mr. Clean White
Morris & Sara Kimble (CNJC-GMWA)
August 28, 2024
GMWA Conventions & Bd mtgs: Fy 2000-2012!!
RIHP Bishop "Clean" White
Linda Terry
August 27, 2024
The song he sang Twinkie Clark. Accept what God allows
Rebecca Taylor Porter
August 27, 2024
Bishop Richard White, affectionately known to us and many as "Mr. Clean" was a great friend of the late beloved Apostle E. W. Wilcots, Founder of Bible Days Revivals, Incorporated in Houston Texas. He visited us annually for Revival, and he always stopped in to see us if he was in town for the COGIC or another Ministry. He knew no strangers because once he met a person, he could always
remember their name. We met his beautiful family, and he is going to be missed by all of us. Condolences, and prayers for his children, loveones, friends, and Congregation. Bishop White will live on in our hearts with his compassionate spirit, soul stirring messages, anointed voice, and recordings. Nobody could sing a hymn like Mr. Clean. He was an anointed, and fierce force in the Kingdom of God.
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Raymond Washington
August 25, 2024
How could I forgot the memory of mr.clean he preached yearly in Gainesville, Florida at the late Superintendent Detroit Williams as pastor Williams Temple Church of God in Christ after I started pastoring he preach for me gifted and annointed rest well sir
Ezekiel and Anna Franklin Jr.
August 23, 2024
Our thoughts and prayers for the family. Bishop and I goes back to Prayer Tower C.O.G.I.C. in New Orleans La. Our friendship continued to G.M.W.A. He will not be forgotten, and we will "Accept What God Allowed!"
A. Jones
August 20, 2024
I remember singing under Mr. Clean and Dr. Mattie Moss Clark at UNAC 1979. A wonderful man of God who is leaving a huge void in gospel music and the world as a whole. Rest well Sir.
Trina
August 19, 2024
He was speaking at my church HOGANSVILLE COGIC and I wanted to record him. I asked a friend to attend to record and it was a wonderful night. What a time we had on Praising the Lord. I have him on video showing out with the word.....
Elder Samuel A Lockhart
August 19, 2024
Rest in Peace Bishop Richard White. Excellent preacher and called by God.
Krista Roundtree
August 18, 2024
A gospel legend at GMWA. You will be truly missed. Krista Roundtree
Min Joseph SampleJr
August 17, 2024
Recording of Just an old story by Bishop White that´s always been one of the most memorable songs that I have ever heard. I´ve always loved that song.
Andria Lee
August 15, 2024
My first memory of Mr.Clean was the Labor Day revivals at William Temple, Church of God in Christ in Gainesville, Florida.He´s was a very colorful speaker who always said what had to say. I appreciated the fact that he was very straight forward and always had a word from the Lord..He loved our Pastor the late Rev Dr.D.R.Williams and his love was reciprocated.We at Williams Temple GOGIC respected and looked forward seeing Mr.Clean every Labor Day for our 3 night revivals. Rest in Heaven Bishop.May the God of all comfort give his family peace comfort and strength in their time of bereavement.
Krista Roundtree
August 15, 2024
My sincere condolences to the gospel music family . RIP BISHOP
Krista Roundtree
August 15, 2024
A giant in the gospel music industry. You will be missed from GMWA. My sincere condolences to the family.
Cedric Dangerfield
August 15, 2024
Mr Clean will be missed. From Cedric Dangerfield 1st COGIC Hammond Louisiana.
Kathy Clark
August 14, 2024
He was annointed and gifted Man of God. Wonderful speaker.
Min/Dr Theresa Bowen
August 14, 2024
Very early in my Christian life, I was introduced to your powerful ministry at the Monument of Faith Church in Chicago. You made a powerful and lasting impact in my Christian growth. Whenever Apostle Henton announced that you were coming to Monument, I was so excited because I knew God had something for me through the Word you preached! You are now in the Presence of the Lord. Rest in peace Great man of God; you have finished your course! Minister/Dr. Theresa.
Dr. Kent Fairrer
August 13, 2024
Bishop you will be missed
Michele A. Howard-Mitchell
August 13, 2024
Bishop Richard "Mr. Clean" White, Sr. , gone from this place but never from our hearts. When I received word that you had received your wings and had transition back home to the Father my heart was heavy and tears was so real. I quickly remembered the words to one of my favorite songs that you wrote and I found comfort immediately in those words Accept What God, allows.
You my friend are now absent from the body and present with the Lord. Done with the troubles of this world. Take your rest you, good and faithful servant. Until we meet again on that great get up morning in bright glory rest in power my friend and big brother in the faith and by love.
Sylvia Coleman (Stokes Family)
August 13, 2024
I remember seeing Bishop White at my childhood church (Deliverance, Apostle Arturo Skinner), Ohh my goodness, we was so powerfully anointed to preach and sing. I was amazed as a child of the power of God that was in the building with us as he preached and sang. I will never forget it. My condolences to the White family.
Pastor Wayne & Sharon Gambrell-Best
August 13, 2024
I remember Bishop Richard "Mr. Clean" White, Sr. When my mother was living Evangelist Selena Gambrell, Evangelist Filyarw, Pastor Filyarw, and Mother Madden, Mother Francis, all went to a small church together. He was up praying for some young people in the church, I was incredibly young. He called them up for prayer, this young man we called him Inky, he slapped him so hard that he fell out on the floor. Not only did the Lord knock him out (Inky) through Bishop Richard White, but he was also knocked out cold. When he got up, he started saying, thank you, Jesus. I guarantee he never felt like that before. But Bishop Richard White was always a powerful Preacher and a powerful man of GOD. One more incident that happened, you know how women have these big hat pins sticking in their hats, well my brother Fernando Gambrell, was prayed for as well, and when Bishop Richard White, we called Bishop Mr. Clean,
I prayed for him as well, he hit him so hard on his head as well, that he went back sat on a hat pin, and screamed out Hallelujah thank you, Jesus. We are praying for your family; you will always be remembered. Let us continue to keep God as the head of our life, then as God allowed Bishop, Mr. Clean White, then he will keep you as well. I had beautiful memories.
April Lowe
August 13, 2024
God has called another blessed soul home. My condolences to the White family. I knew him under Bishop Bogan. I had the honor of taking care of him so many years ago when he was hospitalized at Genesys. Peace be with you all...
Apostle Jacqueline Hudson
August 12, 2024
His song ,All night all day , the angels are watching over me. Over the raido station in youngstown ohio. Love all his music...my condolences to the family and church family,
Dawn jones
August 12, 2024
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dr. Sheril Davison
August 12, 2024
My first "knowing" of Bishop was when I was a little girl. I was familiar with him by growing up in COGIC. My late mother kept up with his preaching and singing. I am so glad that I was introduced to his preaching and singing and writing of songs. He was a Powerhouse Bishop. My sympathies to his family.
David Scott Jr.
August 12, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always Bishop I will always treasure the quality times we had from lunch breaks here in Atlanta at the gmwa conventions,to Dallas Tx, Opreyland,Indiana and above all being among the first to sing "I´m Glad I Don´t Look Like What I Been Through" at your church here in Atlanta and in Dallas,Tx Bishop on Sunday morning when I received notice that you went Home I weeped.
Johanna Hollis
August 12, 2024
The first memory of Bishop White was 1992 in Memphis Tennessee. "Let God Allow". Also when he name all the 50 states that were at the Church of God In Christ convention.
Darius L Houston
August 12, 2024
We love you bishop and than God for you and you will be remembered thru your music.. Take your rest soldier
Synethia
August 12, 2024
Thanks for Ministering to my soul with your music, your voice will be missed. Your words will be missed.
Sandra Dee Holmes Grant
August 12, 2024
I always loved when he visited our church and would sing with our choir. What an awesome icon. He will truly be missed. Rest in peace Mr. Clean.
Apostle Brenda J Allen-Falana
August 12, 2024
Praises, Thanksgiving. Worship, Exaultation, Extol And Honor To Our FATHER JEHOVAH For All HE Is And Doing in Our lives as children And Servants of Our FATHER JEHOVAH In Every season in our live in THE MIGHTY NAME OF JESUS THE CHRIST OF NAZARETH DeCreed And DeClared It Is So Amen... Condolences goes out to Bishop Whie Family, Friends, And Accquantances for a job well done in the body of CHRIST. May This Legacy Never die as he now pass the paton of leadership and guidance to continue his legacy.. When Bishop stepped out of time into eternity just Like JESUS On The Cross And Those Last Words said "It is finished" Glory!! Bur in reverence it is finished on this side of Jordan. Glory, now his real position is just getting started in the after life. Peace and Prayers of Comfort to the Families and all he has touched along the way...
Respectfully Apostle Brenda J Allen-Falana Dr Of Divinity ESQVIP and Family. Somerset New Jersey
Pastor Fred & Mother Marcella Jones Preston
August 12, 2024
I meant Bishop White in Chicago at Pastor Richard Hinton's Church about 55 years ago. I got saved in His revival I have been every since.
Lynette Cunningham
August 12, 2024
I remember Pastor White, he was a good friend of my late founder Dr. Jerry V. Burns of Open Door COGIC, located in Brooklyn NY. They both were great Gospel singers.My condolences to the family.
Sis. Cunningham
Ronathan Jordan
August 12, 2024
God Bless your soul Bishop Clean White it was a honor and privilege meeting you in Houston at Holy Temple COGIC you came ran a revival with my uncle Supt Rev Michael Jordan Sr. You preach out of your soul that night you had such a beautiful spirit, you blessed my twin brother and I our hearts. I´m so glad you don´t look like now what you have been through. Rest In God Bishop White.
Elder T.Dre´An Davis
August 12, 2024
Bishop truly loved the Pord and taught that Music is a way of life and worship not a performance.
Lori Moye-McKinnie
August 11, 2024
Loved Bishop Richard "Mr. Clean" White. He was like family. I met him as a young girl when my Dad, Supt. Douglas Dwight Moye´ Sr., brought him to Aliquippa Pennsylvania, in the 70´s to run a revival at our family church, Holy Temple Church of God in Christ, which was Pastored by my late Grandfather, Rev Augustus J. Moye, Sr. Many souls were reclaimed during this revival. As years went by I had the pleasure to sing with he and Twinkie Clark, Dr. Mattie Moss Clark and other Legends in the Mass Choir in UNAC now called AIMS, and the Holy Convocation. I can go on and on, but Thank you "Mr.Clean" for your years of servitude and Giant footsteps you leave behind. Prayers sent of comfort to the family and The entire COGIC...
What a Legend and Legacy!!!
S.L.Ryder
August 11, 2024
Fond memories of Bishop Richard White. This giant of a man has fallen asleep. God bless whom Bishop White has left behind. May your memories of the Bishop provide you with comfort and peace.
Asia Smith
August 11, 2024
I remember growing up with Bishop White singing at Pentecostal Temple COGIC many years ago. He ran revivals with Evangelist Emily Bram Bibby. He will be missed greatly. A legend indeed.
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