John was born in Shelby, NC, son of the late Burton Gettys and Harvey Stewart White. He moved with his family to Charlotte, graduated from Meyers Park High School, and later graduated from Presbyterian College where he was an active member of Kappa Alpha Fraternity.
A founder and director of Fletcher, Barnhardt and White, Inc., a specialty advertising business based in Charlotte, John was passionate about the creativity and excitement the work experience gave him.
He traveled extensively in his work and with his family. His favorite pastime was playing golf, yet his compassion for people took him into community activities including delivering Mobile Meals and serving as a Hospice volunteer.
For many years, John and his wife Gay were leaders of the Youth Group at First Presbyterian Church where he was an Elder, president of the Young Men’s Bible Class, and an active member of many committees.
John faced the many difficulties in his life with faith and joy. One of his greatest pleasures was to bring light and laughter to others. He was always able to laugh at himself and lit up a room with his presence.
John is survived by his wife Gay Harley White; daughter, Ashley White; and son, Chris White and his wife Jessica, all of Greensboro. Also surviving him are his brother, Rev. Stewart White, Jr. and his wife Rela of Knoxville, TN.
A service celebrating John’s life will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday, August 23, 2014 in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church, 1000 W. Friendly Avenue and the family will receive friends in the church atrium following the service.
The family wishes to thank the members of First Baptist Church for their hospitality in allowing them to celebrate John’s life in their sanctuary while First Presbyterian is being renovated.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 617 N. Elm St., Greensboro, NC 27401 or to Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro, 2500 Summit Ave., Greensboro, NC 27405.
On line condolences may be made at:www.haneslineberryfuneralhomes.com
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