HR95
190002-1
By Representative Carns
RFD:
First Read: 23-JAN-18
190002-1:n:01/16/2018:AR/ar LSA2018-328
MOURNING THE DEATH OF WILLIAM BENNY WHITE.
WHEREAS, it is with profound sorrow that we note the
death of Mr. William Benny White of Birmingham, Alabama, on
January 6, 2018, at the age of 77 years; and
WHEREAS, his passing leaves a void in the lives of
his loving family, many friends, and the entire community,
where he was highly regarded; and
WHEREAS, Mr. White was born on June 23, 1940, in
Cullman, Alabama, to Ervin White and Myrtle Scogin White; and
WHEREAS, he attended West End High School; attended
The University of Alabama with a double major in Electrical
Engineering and Mathematics; he earned a Master's Degree in
Business Administration from The University of Alabama; and
WHEREAS, Mr. White worked for IBM in sales and
management for 30 years; after retirement he began a second
career in consulting with assignments in London and Paris; and
WHEREAS, Mr. White accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord
and Savior at his age of 8 and never wavered from his faith;
and
WHEREAS, survivors include his beloved wife of 55
years, Janice Thrower White; children, Stephen White (Laura)
and Meredith Landers; grandchildren, Sydney, Reagan, and
Haven; sisters, Sue Snyder (John), Martha Lemley (Mark), and
Mary Blasi (John); and
WHEREAS, although his presence will be greatly
missed, the memory of Mr. White will be cherished in the
hearts of all who knew and loved him; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF
THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, That the death of Mr. William
Benny White is recorded with deep sadness, and this resolution
is offered in tribute to his life and with heartfelt sympathy
to his family, whose grief is shared by many.
Jim Carns