Dr. Melvin J. White, 92, of Tampa, Florida, passed away on July 11, 2020. Dr. White was a well renowned ophthalmologist in Tampa Bay for over 30 years. He graduated Medical School from University of Louisville, KY. Dr. White retired from Medicine in 2002. Dr. White was a WWII veteran and retired as a colonel in the Air Force. Dr. White was a prodoment member in Tampa Bay. Dr. White served as a member of the Shriners, Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla, and as a team physician for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Dr. White was predeceased by his daughter, Deborah White. He is survived by his beloved wife, Dr. Olga Llano Kuehl-White. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 13th, 10:30am until the time of service at 11am at Idlewild Baptist Church, 18333 Exciting Idlewild Blvd Lutz, FL 33548. He will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.