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Michael Charles White, Sr. was born July 4, 1963 in Camilla, Georgia to Louise Hawkins White and the late Lilton White. Mr. White grew up in Albany, Georgia having attended Flintside Elementary School, River Road Junior High School, Monroe High School, and graduated from Westover High School. During his high school career, Mr. White excelled in athletics having played football and weightlifted. Despite the numerous athletic scholarships he was offered, he turned them down to follow his heart, which led to his enlistment in the United States Army.
During his military career, he had been deployed to Haiti and completed numerous other assignments. He was honored with numerous awards including: Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, and a Noncommissioned Officer’s Professional Development Ribbon. In 1998, SFC Michael Charles White, Sr. retired from the United States Army.
Mr. White was a hard worker and dedicated to whatever task was laid before him. Despite his work ethic, Mr. White did enjoy outside hobbies. In his younger days, playing sports and weightlifting were an everyday affair. During the years, he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his children and brother, along with his friends. He would take his children fishing, bowling, swimming, and was known to be a force to reckon with on the ping-pong table. In later years, he enjoyed self-education and spending time with his brother/best friend, Jared, catching fish and reminiscing on the good times. He always lived by the motto, “To thy own self be true.”
Michael Charles White, Sr., 54, of Fortson, Georgia passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at his home.
Mr. White is preceded in death by his father, Lilton White. Left to cherish his memory are his children, Michael Charles White, Jr. of South Korea and Marteia Charney/Antorio Wells of Newnan, Georgia; mother, Louise Hawkins White of Albany, Georgia; brother/best friend, Jared D./Valerie White of Fortson and Albany, Georgia, and grandchild, Marlana Chanel White of Columbus, Georgia.
A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 AM on Thursday, September 7, 2017 at Galilee Baptist Church, 800 Magnolia Ave., Columbus, Georgia with Rev. John H. Ford, Jr. officiating. A graveside committal will be held following the service at 1:00 pm at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery in Ft. Mitchell, Alabama with full military honors.
The White Family is being assisted by Georgia Cremation, 7500 Veterans Parkway, Suite A, Columbus, Georgia 31909. Condolences may be offered at www.georgiacremation.com.
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Michael C. White,Jr. says
Man,I miss you big time. I’ma live my life to the fullest for you,daddy. This one’s for you. #AShoutoutToTheBigMan
Carla D. Ray says
To one of the world’s greatest dad and teachers of life. May you continue to rest in the arms of your heavily father. #Towhommuchisgivemuchisrequired#Tothineownselfbetrue#
Carlton K. Griffin says
To the White Family,
My heartfelt prayers are with you and your family, just remember that Weeping may endure for a night but Joy will come in the morning. I pray that God give you all strength, comfort, and peace during this difficult moment. My Homeboy, Michael Charles, was my Wadkins Ave buddy where we knew each other from our childhood days at Flintside Elementary, River Road/MLK Junior High, Monroe and Westover High schools. My friend, you will truly be missed. I “SALUTE” YOU!!! I will always remember your Moto
“To thy own self be true.”
Your Boy, Carlton K. Griffin
James Williams says
To the White Family,
My heartfelt prayers and condolences goes out to the family. From your neighborhood friend and brother.
James Williams
Ralph Philpott says
To the White Family, I know your hearts are torn to pieces. It will be hard to out pray a praying Family, with a hurt heart I will try. The big Guy was a true and genuine Man for his friends and family. SFC Michael Charles White will always be the only Mentor and Friend I ever turned to in my military career. I just heard about this unfortunate event and I’m lost already. I miss him already. Michael Charles stand close to God for us all.
Jeffrey & Deidra Wells says
To the White Family,
Our deepest condolences to the family. Praying for your family in this time of grief.
Jeffrey & Deidra Wells & family
Pamela Boston Sheard says
My prayers and condolences to the White family. May God keep you surrounded in his comforting embrace. Micheal, Rest In Heavenly Peace classmate… WHS ’81.
Luckey Laster says
Luckey Laster
September 6, 2017 at 6:05
Hope it soothes your soul to know that life’s final journey leads to the grace and beauty that wait for us in heaven. With Sympathy in the Loss of Your Loved One.
Tony Goodman says
To the White family,
I offer my, and the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Family’s, deepest condolences. Mike was not only a great guy he was the biggest guy, here in Albany GA, working on the MRAP Program. I had heard of his passing and sorrowfully found that it is true. He and I had spent a lot of the time, when we worked together, exchanging Army and Marine Corps “pleasantries” with each other. He will be sorely missed. Prayers and much love to you all.
Sincerely,
Tony Goodman
Kelley Carter says
My condolences to the White Family. I’ve had the great pleasure in working alongside Mike while working in Albany, GA. He was truly a great person and will be missed. May you Rest In Peace, Big Army.
Tammie Bailey says
My condolences to the White Family. It was indeed a pleasure working with Mike at Jacobs. Blessings of peace and grace to you.
Vicky/Juan Rodriguez says
It is with sadness to find this message on search. We didn’t hear from our friend Michael Charles White in sometime we were on a trip passing through Savannah Georgia and thought of him every time we moved he would keep in touch it has been two years and we were wondering what happened to him this search gave us the answer. I pray that he’s at peace and our condolences to the family.
Respectfully,
The Rodriguez’s
Mike Beemer says
I really enjoyed my time with Mike when we were on the MRAP support team in Albany, GA. Long after we both left that program, we had a nice phone conversation (2016/2017 timeframe) and it was really nice to catch up with him again. Even though he was Army and I was Marine, we had a great mutual respect for each other! I recently heard of his passing, and wanted to send my condolences. Rest In Peace Big Mike!