Brian Charles White was born November 17, 1959 in Chicago, IL to Margaret (Sampson) and Arthur White. Brian was known by many names: Butchie, Papa, Deacon/Brother White, Big Brian, Apple Dumpling. Brian was the fourth child of five siblings. Brian was raised Catholic and graduated from Mt. Carmel High School in Chicago, IL. Brian received his Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Organizational Leadership from Trinity International College while raising his family and employed full time.

While employed with Anheuser- Busch Brian met the love of his life, Renee (Sharon). They married on November 13, 1982 in Chicago, IL. Through this union they had Brian Cornelius (Michaela) and Sha'ron Zelena-Patrice. They were blessed with 5 grandchildren; Leah, Jordan, Journee, Jorja and Demi.

From the time Brian worked under his father's company at Anheuser-Busch (the first Black owned distributorship in Chicago, IL) until the present he enjoyed the daily interactions he had with people as a Sales and Merchandising Rep for various companies. Brian had a compassionate and loving spirit for others.

Dad never met a stranger. We can't even LIST all the people he loved and cared for. To name a few; Oakdale Covenant Church, Bethel Bible Fellowship, and Missionary service in South Africa. Our father embodied the scripture James 1:27.

My husband, Brian Charles White (Apple Dumpling) was a loving husband, wonderful father and a doting grandfather. Papa also leaves to honor his memory; aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and siblings.