Celebrating the life of
Stanford Stamp White
October 21, 1917 - April 02, 2011
Stanford "Stamp" White, 93, retired Master Sergeant with the Georgia National Guard and a World War II Veteran, died Saturday, April 2, at Candler Hospital.
He was an active veteran and past president of the Chatham Artillery. He served overseas in World War II and was one of the few Army men to have invaded Iwo Jima with the Marine Corps. His unit was the first Ground Approach unit in the Air Corps when the unit asked to direct a B-29 that was lost about 70 miles from Iwo Jima. Through a turbulent overcast and a 100 foot ceiling, the unit succeeded in bringing the plane in.
Stamp was president of the LaVida Golf Club and a member of Bull Street Baptist Church. Last year he represented the Chatham Artillery in firing the cannon for the Retreat ceremony.
He was preceded in death by is wife, Neva Brinson White, and daughter, Joyce Howard Davis.
He is survived by two daughters, Cherry H. Durrett, of Rincon, and Joan H. Wright, of Hallandale, FL.
His grandchildren are Yvonne D. Williams, Marrietta; Dr. William E. Durrett, Aiken, SC; Nancy D. Bass, Valdosta; Joyce Davis Howard, Savannah; Walace M. Davis, III, Dublin, GA., Michael Wright, Savannah; Terri Schneider, and John Wright, both of Florida.
Visitation will be 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, April 10, 2011, at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, April 11, 2011, at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
my father, floyd williams was in the chatham artillery with stamp white. i remember meeting him several times as a child.
- kay williams patrick, Brooklet, GA
Enjoyed everytime we were around Pop. Loved his stories and especially the ones about being stationed at the King & Prince on St. Simons. A true gentleman who will be missed.
- Neil & Suzi Mullis, Rentz, GA
Joan, I haven't seen you in many years but I wanted to let you know that Stamp was a dear and special friend of mine since the mid fifties. He was one of a kind and I know he will be deeply missed by so many. Please know my prayers are with you and the family at this time of sorrow. Rest assured the world will always be a better place because at one time Stamp lived here. Tommy Smith
- Ltc. Thomas G. Smith, Sr., Heath, TX
Many memories about 'Pop' but the one that stands out most were our trips to catch a ballgame at Grayson Stadium. We would get in his old green car and drive to the store where he would get me a bag of candy and him some boiled peanuts. Then he would drive to the stadium and we would sit in the car and listen to the game on the radio in the parking lot. I don't recall ever going in, lol, but it never really mattered. I was with Pop :-
- Wallace, Dublin, GA
Uncle Stamp was a wonderful man who we all love very much. I miss him now and will miss him always. I loved spending time with Uncle Stamp and Aunt Neva, I miss her so much..what an amazing couple. Fantastic people apart and together. So very different but you could always see the love they had for each other.
- Gary and Sharon White, Oak Ridge, NC
WILL MISS YOU VERY MUCH.LOVE YOU
- MR.&MRS OPIE BRINSON, GREENBROOK, NJ
I was in the Chatham Artilery with Stamp for many year. He will be greatly missed.
- Ed Hayes, Midway, GA
The Stewart's were sorry to learn of Stanford's, 'Pop's' death and offer our deepest sympathy to his family. He was always a delight to be around with his quick wit and humor. I always looked forward to his war time stories and the days he played baseball. He told me several years ago that he had a name other than Pop and that his friends called him Stamp. Stamp had a way of connecting with young people and my kids loved him too. You will be missed by all. Cliff, Sandy, Bayne and Katie.
- Cliff, Conyers, GA
Stamp was a wonderful person and a joy to be around, he will be missed! My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
- Misty Youmans Boozer, Savannah, GA
my father, floyd williams was in the chatham artillery with stamp white. i remember meeting him several times as a child.
- kay williams patrick, Brooklet, GA
Enjoyed everytime we were around Pop. Loved his stories and especially the ones about being stationed at the King & Prince on St. Simons. A true gentleman who will be missed.
- Neil & Suzi Mullis, Rentz, GA
Joan, I haven't seen you in many years but I wanted to let you know that Stamp was a dear and special friend of mine since the mid fifties. He was one of a kind and I know he will be deeply missed by so many. Please know my prayers are with you and the family at this time of sorrow. Rest assured the world will always be a better place because at one time Stamp lived here. Tommy Smith
- Ltc. Thomas G. Smith, Sr., Heath, TX
Many memories about 'Pop' but the one that stands out most were our trips to catch a ballgame at Grayson Stadium. We would get in his old green car and drive to the store where he would get me a bag of candy and him some boiled peanuts. Then he would drive to the stadium and we would sit in the car and listen to the game on the radio in the parking lot. I don't recall ever going in, lol, but it never really mattered. I was with Pop :-
- Wallace, Dublin, GA
Uncle Stamp was a wonderful man who we all love very much. I miss him now and will miss him always. I loved spending time with Uncle Stamp and Aunt Neva, I miss her so much..what an amazing couple. Fantastic people apart and together. So very different but you could always see the love they had for each other.
- Gary and Sharon White, Oak Ridge, NC
WILL MISS YOU VERY MUCH.LOVE YOU
- MR.&MRS OPIE BRINSON, GREENBROOK, NJ
I was in the Chatham Artilery with Stamp for many year. He will be greatly missed.
- Ed Hayes, Midway, GA
The Stewart's were sorry to learn of Stanford's, 'Pop's' death and offer our deepest sympathy to his family. He was always a delight to be around with his quick wit and humor. I always looked forward to his war time stories and the days he played baseball. He told me several years ago that he had a name other than Pop and that his friends called him Stamp. Stamp had a way of connecting with young people and my kids loved him too. You will be missed by all. Cliff, Sandy, Bayne and Katie.
- Cliff, Conyers, GA
Stamp was a wonderful person and a joy to be around, he will be missed! My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
- Misty Youmans Boozer, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
