Mr. James Charles White, Sr. (Flat) Obituary in Marianna at Peoples Funeral Home

Obituary For Mr. James Charles White, Sr. (Flat)

On December 22, 1940, James Charles White, Sr. affectionately called Flat was born in Marianna, Florida to the late Sir Leroy and Lady Beulah Godwin White. He entered peacefully into eternal rest on July 17, 2021. He was 80 years old.

Flat matriculated through Jackson County public school system and completed his studies as Valedictorian, Class of 1960 at Jackson County Training School. Flat decided to amplify his intellectual abilities at Florida A&M University as a Political Science major where he gained an appreciation for his love of higher education and his favorite institution.

He began his professional career in Sales and Retail merchandising for Kraft Foods, serving in South Florida over three decades, where he trained, debated and educated all who worked beside him in grocery merchandising. He was a man of many gifts; a chef, free-hand artist and influencer. He received a right hand of fellowship at Central Missionary Baptist Church in 2014, under the leadership of Pastor Kenneth Hardemon Pace. Flat’s curiosity was enriched through quizzing and debating with his fellow laymen at Central.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son, James White, Jr.; son, Kirby Laitalle; siblings, Mary Scott (Eugene), Mamie Hill (Nathan), Leroy Jr., and Sim Jake (Mary).

Sharing in his lasting memories is his wife Katherine Hardemon White; daughter, Coena White; stepson, Kenneth Hardemon Pace; Myrtle White (mother of his children); brothers, Ulysses (Mary) of Manassas, Virginia, Theroy (Mildred) of Dallas, Texas and Amos (Delcenia) of Cape Coral, Florida; grandchildren, Yvonne, Jamie, Ebony, James III, Derrick, Devin, Dennard and Darrius; great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

A homegoing celebration will be held Thursday, July 29th at 11am. EST at Central Missionary Baptist Church in West Park, FL with Pastor Kenneth Hardemon Pace officiating. Interment will follow Monday, August 2nd at 10a.m. in the Bethlehem Church Cemetery in Cottondale with arrangements entrusted to the Caring Staff at Peoples Funeral Home of Marianna

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To Katherine and the entire White family you have my deepest Sympathy.I have been through what you are going through ,and I understand, but as hard as it may be right now ,you have a God that will stand by you and see you through this as he did for me. If you need me,all you have to do is call me Richard A. Pittman

our condolences to the white family we all grew up in that small town marianna he will be missed may he rip from sharron and mozell breeze mack and family

Dear Catherine,
I'm praying for you and the memory of your dear Flat. At first the loss will feel like the loss of a limb. But time will heal all pain. He was my first cousin but we always called each other by our full legal name because he was a by-the-book guy and very playful about it. I would call him from time to time and each conversation spiraled into a debate worthy of CNN. I enjoyed those moments and will forever hold them dear.
Both he and I would agree that he is unforgettable.
Don't think of it as a goodbye at all.
Jane Speight Lowe

To Katherine and the White Family,
Our hearts are saddened to hear of the loss of James, a long-time member of Jackson County, a friend and FAMU colleague.
Our heartfelt sympathy, and prayers go out to the family that God will strengthen and keep you in your hours of sorrow. May your faith in God, the love of family, and caring friends comfort you during this difficult time.
I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and received you to myself; that where I am, there you may be also, John 24:2-3.
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge will award to me on that day, Tim. 4:6-8. Rest in peace (RIP).
With Deepest Sympathy,
The Spires, Liggans, Potter, Herrings, and Gibson Family