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Barry White Obituary
Barry was born in West Reading, Pennsylvania on March 30, 1945 to Gerald and Betty (Burkey) White. Barry earned the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. He graduated from Catawba College in North Carolina with a mathematics major in 1967. After college, Barry proudly served our nation in the US Air Force in Dover, Delaware.
Barry worked for the American Red Cross for 39 years. He retired as the Director of the Spartanburg Red Cross where he received South Carolina's highest honor for volunteer and community service - The Order of the Silver Crescent Award. Some of the highlights from his 18-year stint in the Upstate are his chapter's efforts during national disasters, such as supporting victims of flooding in the Appalachian Mountains, providing relief for victims of the September 11 terrorist attacks and finding temporary housing for people left homeless after Hurricane Katrina. His spirit of volunteerism and leadership was evident through his service to the Upstate Family Resource Center, United Way, Chestnut Lake neighborhood association, and multiple Brandon Wilde service opportunities and committees.
A private family memorial service will be held at in Augusta, Georgia.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Red Cross.
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May 8, 2019
Kitty, Lisa, David, Chris and Amy,We receive this news with shock and sadness. We pray that our gracious Lord comforts you in your grief and loss and that your wonderful family memories will warm your heart. It was an honor for both of us to have worked with Barry at the Berks County (PA) Red Cross and to have benefited from his dedication and leadership. We remember all of you fondly, Sue and Dave Templin
Phyllis Browning
April 16, 2019
Rest In Peace Barry, it was a pleasure to meet you. Lifting up prayers for the family during this hardship they are having to carry. It was a pleasure to work with you at the tax center.
April 15, 2019
Psalm 90:10 says that the days of our years are 70 years, And if because of special mightiness they are 80 years.
May the memories of the wonderful times you shared together bring a smile and joy in your heart.
Debbi
April 15, 2019
Kitty and family, please accept my condolences with the loss of Mr. White. Kitty, I miss you. I am keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
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Jim Mashburn
April 12, 2019
Although I knew Barry for only a short time, I enjoyed volunteering with him & considered him friend. My thoughts & prayers are with his family.
Sylvia Mooney
April 11, 2019
Barry was a very nice man and a excellent volunteer to the AARP Tax-Aid program. We only knew him a short time, but I quickly recognized a knowledgeable man of the tax laws and program. He will be missed by all the other counselors working with him at the Columbia County Library. Rest in Peace Barry.
David Sanders
April 11, 2019
I have not known anyone that had as big a heart as Barry White. It seemed that most of his free time was being spent at the volunteering or serving in some capacity,as well as serving his church in Boiling Springs any way he could. When we hear of being God's hands and feet, Barry truly was the epitome of this. A great family man, servant and most of all father and husband to Kitty and he was my friend.
Brenda Neidlinger (Weitzel)
April 10, 2019
Kitty and family, Barry was a great leader at the American Red Cross Reading Chapter. We had good times while accomplishing great things. He lived a life of service which he truly enjoyed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Maury Locke
April 10, 2019
The Georgia-Carolina Council National Eagle Scout Association Committee extends thoughts of deep and sincere sympathy to the family of Eagle Scout Barry Lee White at this time of mourning.
May your memories bring you comfort.
James Hoover
April 10, 2019
To Kitty and all Barry's family,we've probably only seen Barry 1 time since the early 70's but he was a great guy. I worked with Barry at the Glidden paint co. We extend our sympathy to all of you. Jim and Carol Hoover
Stewart McDonough
April 10, 2019
Barry "Whiz" White Family members and friends, the WRHS Alumni Association wishes to extend our heartfelt condolences at this time of sorrow and loss. Cherished memories will help to keep him to live on in our thoughts and prayers.
West Reading High School Alumni Association
Shelly Wilson
April 10, 2019
It was such a pleasure to get to know Mr. White when he moved into Brandon Wilde. He jumped right into serving there. You could tell it was in his blood. Praying for comfort for your family.
Chris Steed
April 10, 2019
Your dad was one of a kind! A true servant leader with a gruff exterior and a heart of gold. I will never forget his wry sense of humor or his commitment to community. Well done, good a faithful servant.
Don Stephens
April 10, 2019
I really enjoyed working with Barry over the years.
The Red Cross benefited greatly from Barry's leadership. Sincerest Condolences to you all.
April 10, 2019
May the scripture at 1 Thessalonians 4:14 bring you comfort in knowing that there is a future for the ones we have lost in death.
John &Doris McMakin
April 10, 2019
Barry continued his devotion of volunteerism at the United Methodist Church of the Covenant in Spartanburg SC through various missions and service. His sense of humor was an added blessing. He was a true gentleman and will never be forgotten . Our deepest love and sympathy is extended to Kitty and all his family.
Lisa Baker
April 10, 2019
We love you Dad. ❤ ☦
Lisa, David, Sydney, Ashley, Rachel, and your grand puppies
A.J. US Army Retired
April 10, 2019
THANK YOU FOR SERVING!!
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