Larry White, 71, of Crenshaw, Mississippi, passed on December 09, 2021. Larry was born on January 11, 1950. At a very early age, he joined New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. He served in many capacities, as a choir member from youth to the Male Chorus where he loved to sing and lead various songs. He served faithfully as a Deacon ad always keeping things right and pleasing for the Lord.

He attended elementary through high school in the Crenshaw Mississippi County School System. He later attended Jackson State Community College. After graduating from Jackson State, he attended the Historical Lane Collage, were he graduated with high honors Magna Cum Laude.

He met his best friend and wife Sharon Brooks during Junior High. They united in Holy Matrimony on June 22, 1980. The had two children: Veronica White (His Sweet Pea as he faithfully called her) and Joe White (He called his Mini Me).

He was employed at the Boys & Girls Club of America where he mentored other girls and boys as a Program Director for over thirteen years. He was advocate for encouraging all youth he encouraged to excel in life. He encouraged them to use their talents to do better their communities. He had several adopted children.

He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, sister: Dorothy White ; brothers: James White, Jr., Harold White, Wayne White, Charles White, Lloyd White, and Leon White.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife and best friend: Sharon Brooks White ; children: Veronica White, Joe White; sister: Sandra (Rev. James) White; half sister: Jessica White; brother: Anthony White; grandchildren: Christopher White and Jeremiah White; sisters-in-law: Beverly Brooks, Vahness Brooks, Jackie Brooks, Ja’net Brooks, Kathy Brooks, Elaine Brooks, Hazel (James) Ragland. Linda (Pete) Harris, Julia Pope, Gloria Halton, Gladys Brooks, Lenora Brooks, and Betty Brooks; grandchildren: Quintarius White, Sheila White. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.