Rocky White passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at the age of 64. He was the beloved husband of Alicia White. Father of Joseph Coakley (Mandy), Amy Stenger (Eric), and Richard Powell, Jr. (Amanda); Grandfather of Jonathon Stenger, Mazlyn Stenger, Logan Powell, and Hayden Powell; Brother of Tony White; Uncle of Lori Kate Godwin; Son-in-law of Adelaide Matrana; Son of the late Melba Joyce Willis and Ollan White, and step-son of the late Eddie Elliot.
A native of Bedford, Indiana, he has lived in the New Orleans area since he was transferred here with the Military in 1980. He finished his time in the military in 1984 when he was Honorably Discharged from the Louisiana Air National Guard. However, he was not done with serving as he went back to work for the military as a civilian employee at Naval Air Station Belle Chase, where he medically retired. He was a great outdoorsman, loving fishing and hunting. He also enjoyed a good game of pool, and played competitively at the national level.
A Visitation will be held at Westside Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 5101 Westbank Expressway, on Friday, April 9, 2021 from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM, and continuing on Saturday, April 10 from 12:00 PM until 3:00 PM. A graveside service will held at St. Pius X Cemetery in Crown Point. Express condolences at www.westsideleitzeagan.com.
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