Celebrating the life of
Thomas R. White
April 01, 1919 - August 15, 2012
Thomas R. White, 93, died Wednesday, August 15, 2012 under the care of Hospice Savannah.
Mr. White was born in Newport News, VA on April 1, 1919, the son of the late Clifford Ray and Sarah Forrest "Sadie" White. He was a graduate of Warwick High School in Virginia and continued his formal education at Virginia Tech where he earned a degree in Industrial Engineering. He was a veteran of the United States Army where he served in the Pacific during World War II and was honorably discharged at the rank of Major. Tom worked for many years with General Electric where he retired in 1986 as an engineer in industrial sales. Over the course of his career, his residences included Lynn, MA, Schenectady, NY, Baltimore, MD, Roanoke, VA, Kingsport, TN and ultimately retired to The Landings in Savannah, GA.
Tom loved golf, gardening, reading, and traveling, but most of all he loved his family. While a member of the Skidaway Island Presbyterian Church, he served as Elder. He was both a member and board member of the Landings Association. As a member of the Southside Fire Department for 25 years, he served as the President of the board twice as well as volunteering as a fireman and first responder. He also served as President of the Rotary Club in Kingsport, TN and also as the District Governor for the eastern region of Tennessee. Tom was the District Commissioner of the East Tennessee, Sequoyah Council, Boy Scouts of America. Tom became certified as a Master Gardener and was a member of both the Rose Society and the Camellia Society.
In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by Virginia Hare White, his wife of 47 years; his sister, Mary Frances Smith; his brother, Ray White; and grandson, Brandon Thomas Piercy. He is survived by his wife, Hazel Brown White; children, Suzanne Ed Barels, Nancy Bill vonHedemann, Richard Ruth White and Cynthia Priest; step-children, Sharon Smith, Mike Brenda Smith, Joanne John Golden and Charles Janet Brown; 6 grandchildren; 6 step-grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren as well as a host of nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held Monday, August 20, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Skidaway Island Presbyterian Church.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be sent to Skidaway Island Presbyterian Church, 50 Diamond Causeway, Savannah, GA 31411 or Hospice Savannah www.hospicesavannah.org, P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
Dear Hazel, We were saddened to hear of Tom's passing. We remember him as a dynamo guy with so much love for you. Please know we will keep him in our prayers. Love, Gene and Nancy
- Gene and Nancy Reilly, Port Charlotte, FL
Cindy- Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you find comfort in your memories and strength in each others love throughout this difficult time. -Moriah and Chris
- Christopher and Moriah Monsif, New York, NY
To all of the family of Mr. Thomas White: Your sorrow today is your expression of the love you have for him. I pray that, within your grief, you find hope and peace. It was an honor to make your acquaintance although the time was short. I am especially grateful that I met Mr. White; he was so very kind and appreciative of my help. The Lord will hold you all in his arms during these delicate days.
- Marilyn Wilkes, Savannah, GA
Tom was a good friend and I valued his countenance. Sid Stricklnd, Southside Fire and EMS
- Sidney L Strickland, Savannah, GA
To the Entire Family, Please accept our deepest sympathy on the passing of Tom.He was a true,caring gentleman.He was never unkind to anyone and we never heard an unkind word directed towards him.He loved to serve and did so in many ways for many causes.He will be missed and you will be in our prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Dear Hazel, We were saddened to hear of Tom's passing. We remember him as a dynamo guy with so much love for you. Please know we will keep him in our prayers. Love, Gene and Nancy
- Gene and Nancy Reilly, Port Charlotte, FL
Cindy- Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you find comfort in your memories and strength in each others love throughout this difficult time. -Moriah and Chris
- Christopher and Moriah Monsif, New York, NY
To all of the family of Mr. Thomas White: Your sorrow today is your expression of the love you have for him. I pray that, within your grief, you find hope and peace. It was an honor to make your acquaintance although the time was short. I am especially grateful that I met Mr. White; he was so very kind and appreciative of my help. The Lord will hold you all in his arms during these delicate days.
- Marilyn Wilkes, Savannah, GA
Tom was a good friend and I valued his countenance. Sid Stricklnd, Southside Fire and EMS
- Sidney L Strickland, Savannah, GA
To the Entire Family, Please accept our deepest sympathy on the passing of Tom.He was a true,caring gentleman.He was never unkind to anyone and we never heard an unkind word directed towards him.He loved to serve and did so in many ways for many causes.He will be missed and you will be in our prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
