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JAMES HERBERT
WHITE, 88
HAINES CITY - James Herbert White, 88, of Haines City, Florida, passed away on December 11, 2014.
He was born on March 25, 1926, to Charles William and Sarah Inez Moore White in Jacksonville, Florida. James moved to Haines City in 1960 from Fort Meade, Florida. He was the President of Flagships Bank, Inc. of Florida, a statewide holding company, in the 1970s and 1980s, and in 1989 he became the Founder and Chairman for three community banks in Central Florida which later became Center State Banks of Florida, where he retired as Chairman of the Board of Directors. James was a United States Navy veteran and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Haines City. He was past Chairman of the Haines City Chamber of Commerce, a founding director of Heart of Florida Hospital and on the board of Holly Hill as well as a Rotarian and an avid golfer.
James was predeceased by his parents; daughter, Jane Claire White and brothers, William and Robert White. He is survived by his wife, of 66 years, Perilie White; sons, Jim White of New York, NY, Tom White of St. Cloud, FL, Bob White of Melbourne, FL; 5 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Monday, December 15, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, Haines City. Memorial donations may be made to: the House Blest, P.O. Box 455 Haines City, FL 33845. Condolences via
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Jack and Carol Douglas
December 22, 2014
Mrs. White, Tom and Bobby. News of Jim's passing deeply saddens Carol and I. I have great memories of my friendship with you that goes back to the Mid 50's when you lived in Ft. Meade and were so supportive of the community especially Jim's leadership of the football booster club. I'll never forget that Friday night you and Jim came to the Ft. Meade/Auburndale football game and you were expecting the arrival of Tommy at any moment. We
honored your support with a great victory. Also a special thank you to Jim who influenced my decision to work for him at the Haines City bank and started my career in banking. God Bless you and comfort you with many wonderful memories.
martha watts-wallace
December 20, 2014
Dear Perilie,
I worked with Jim at Flagship for many years. He was very loved and respected by all he worked with. He was always careful to speak to me and my family members whenever we met in public. I am praying for you during this difficult time. Please contact me at 863-397-1459 if there is anything I can do or if you just want to talk.
December 18, 2014
Perelie, You have my deepest sympathy, your husband was such a wonderful loving man. Vivian Keller
December 14, 2014
Mrs. White, Jim, Tom and Bobby. I am so sorry for your loss. I know your dad will be deeply missed. I have many fond memories of the family during my high school years. God Bless all of you. Sincerely, Chuck Bell
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