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Benjamin White Obituary
Benjamin White, age 27, died unexpectedly on January 1, 2018.
Ben graduated from Firestone High School in 2008 and Ohio University in 2012. He was employed at Akron Legal News for two years as Associate Editor. In May of 2017, he graduated from Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, cum laude. In October he began his career at Jones Day in Cleveland.
Ben's formative years were spent at Summit Christian School, where the teachers and staff guided him through his spiritual and academic growth. They encouraged his thirst for knowledge, which was never-ending.
He loved his family in Akron, Canton, Cincinnati, and beyond and treasured the time he had together with them. His parents, John and Carol, and his extended family will miss him dearly. He loved and remained close to his high school friends - Zeff, Alex, Mike, Sam and countless others who enriched his life. He so much enjoyed his time at Jones Day and all the people he worked with. The staff at Akron Legal News, especially Susie (Jim), were so helpful and encouraging as he began his pursuit of Law.
There will be no calling hours. Instead, may we suggest that you gather together with family or friends and share the happy memories you had with Ben - his great sense of humor, love of sports, love for the law, and a good healthy debate. No flowers, please. Instead, show acts of kindness and love toward others. Ben would have liked that. To share a Memory or Send a Condolence visit the Tribute Wall at www.billowfuneralhomes.com. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel)
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Tyler Johnson
May 29, 2019
My sincerest condolences. I was law school classmates with Ben. I just moved back to Chicago after finishing a clerkship and thought to look up my friend, and see how things have been for him. I am so sorry to hear he has passed. He was one of the kindest individuals at the school and someone I greatly enjoyed hanging out with. He was very down-to-earth and easy to get along with. He brought me to a White Sox game with tickets he got from the law firm he was summering at that I'll never forget because he graciously let me sit on the aisle and a few minutes later I caught a foul ball. I am going to miss him and not being able to start our careers together.
January 19, 2018
Dear John and Carol -- Words cannot express our sadness for your loss. Ben was a wonderful young man and we thought the world of him. We have great memories of the time he spent with us and our kids-- just hanging at our house or watching him enjoy the thrills of the rides at Kings Island, especially Drop Zone :) You have much to be proud of -- he achieved so much in his short life and you should always feel blessed that you had him for the time you did. He touched us all.
Love you guys.
Scott, Liz, Rachael, Hannah, and Zach
Phyllis
January 12, 2018
John and Carol my heart is with you. So sorry for your incredible loss and pain.
Tiffany McKnight
January 8, 2018
I am sorry for your loss.What you wrote here shows where he gets it all from.So be proud of yourselves because you did a great job.
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Nuet & Jim Anderson
January 8, 2018
We're very saddened by this tragic loss. Ben was a fine man: talented, upstanding, and loved.
John Neal
January 7, 2018
Uncle John and Carol I'm so sorry to hear of the lose of Ben... My thoughts are with you.
Alex Huth
January 7, 2018
I'm so sorry for your loss. I'll never forget Ben. He was a good friend. Many memories with him that will last forever.
Mike, Karen, Alex and Caroline Huth
January 7, 2018
Dear Carol and John, it is with heavy hearts that we send our condolences to you and your family. We are so sorry for your loss and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. We will remember Ben as a sweet, fun loving and bright young man. And a friend to our son Alex whom Al enjoyed spending time with while at Summit Christian. Love , The Huths
Shelly Haught
January 7, 2018
John and Carol, My love and thoughts are with you both. I am so sorry for your loss.
The Staff of Billow Funeral Homes
January 7, 2018
Offering our deepest condolences during this time.
Judy Kaforey
January 7, 2018
John and Carol,
I am so sorry for your loss. I can not image the sorrow you are experiencing from losing a child. Praying that you will be able to find peace and comfort in the arms of our Lord and He will bring healing to the hurt and pain you are going through
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