House Resolution 848
By: Representatives Scott of the 76th, Davis of the 87th, and Schofield of the 63rd
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and memory of Reverend Dr. Robert C. White Jr.; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens
with the passing of Reverend Dr. Robert C. White Jr. on January 13, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Dr. Robert C. White Jr. was born on October 9, 1952, in Atlanta,
Georgia, a beloved son of Robert C. White Sr. and Dora E. White Johnson; and
WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United
States Army, valiantly and courageously protecting his fellow Americans during a two-year
tour of duty and later serving as a military police officer with the Georgia Army National
Guard; and
WHEREAS, following his distinguished military career, he served as a deputy sheriff with
the Fulton County Sheriff's Office, retiring as a lieutenant after 27 years of exemplary
service; and
WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Reverend Dr. Robert C. White Jr. pastored
numerous churches, including Kaigler's Chapel United Methodist Church, Fairview United
Methodist Church, Alexander United Methodist Church, New Oakland City United
Methodist Church, Clarkston United Methodist Church, Columbia Drive United Methodist
Church, and New Hope United Methodist Church; and
WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to his wife, Valerie, and was blessed with
three remarkable children, Reginald, Brittney, and Courtney, as well as seven wonderful
grandchildren, Braylon, Brayden, Chloe, Diana, Corbin, Cohen, and Kai Leigh; and
WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern
for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated to his
family and friends were admired by others; and
WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation
for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example he made of his life, he
made this world a better place in which to live; and
WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Reverend Dr. Robert C. White Jr. will long
be remembered for his love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all
who had the great fortune of knowing him.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Reverend Dr. Robert C.
White Jr. and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the
family of Reverend Dr. Robert C. White Jr.