Oscar James White was born in Hampton County, South Carolina, on August 1, 1941 to the late Ossie White Sr., and Verna Lee Ruth Williams. He attended the public schools of both Hampton and Allendale Counties. He graduated from Fairfax Training School, in 1960.
In 1960, the day of graduation, Oscar relocated to Brooklyn, New York. As a child, teenager, and young adult, Oscar attended Bethlehem Baptist Church.
Oscar met the lovely Deloris Lynch and they were joined in Holy Matrimony on June 26, 1965. This beautiful union was blessed with one son, Duane K. White.
Oscar was employed with the United States Postal Office for four years. He later became employed with New York City Transit Authority. After working with New York City Transit Authority for twenty-seven years, he retired in 1997. He also worked with New York City Board of Education and retired in 2003 after thirty-one years of service at Public School 219.
On Friday, April 3, 2020, at Brookdale Hospital, Oscar transitioned from Labor to Reward.
He leaves to cherish fond memories; His loving and devoted wife: Deloris White; of the home; (1) Daughter; LaShawn (Anthony) McLaurin; (3) Sons: Duane (Nicole) White, Tosh Henderson, John (Shelia) Young; (12) Grandchildren: Devin, Amber and Lauren White; Chelsea and Chandler McLaurin; Jahod, Jordan and Jace Henderson; Nathaniel, Jonathan, Tyrone and Daniel Young;(2) Great grandchildren: Nathaniel and Kalel Young; (3) God-sons; Jerome Pinckney, Nigel, and Charles Williams; (3) Brothers: Napoleon (Sherry) Ruth, John (Shirley) Ruth, Ossie White; (6) Sisters; Brenda (Charles) Solomon, Shirley Williams, Mary Brown, Sandy Bowles, Izola Hall and Mary Ellan (Rev. Geddis); (8) Sister-in-laws and (9) Brother-in-laws; (9) God Brothers; Robert McTeer, Ray Mincey, Woodrow Minch, Lanza Henderson, Rodgers Grant, Billy Moore, Robert Curry, James Pinckney and the Late Marion F. (Sonny) Riley Jr.; (6) God Sisters; Lemonia Celine, Katy (Hebert) Jones, Bertie Washington, Lillie Ann Manuels, Elouise Cohen, Elizabeth Priester; Special Cousins; Earlean Smoak, Annette Maddux, Melvin Gordon, and Larry Gordon. A host of uncles, aunts, cousins, nephews, nieces and friends.
Oscar was loved by so many and will be greatly missed!!!
Graveside Services will be held Saturday, April 18th, 12 Noon, at Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery, Hampton, South Carolina.
Calling Hours will be held Friday, April 17th, 1:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M., at M.F. Riley's Memorial Chapel, Fairfax, South Carolina.
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Please keep his beloved family "The White Family" in your prayers as they cope with his passing.
You may email condolences at: mfrileysfuneralhome@yahoo.com
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