Thomas A. White

Born on April 7, 1957, in Columbus, Ohio, Tom was the beloved youngest son of Paul and Katie White and brother to Paul, Bob and Jim. Growing up in Upper Arlington, Ohio, Tom attended the Upper Arlington school system, graduating from UAHS in 1975. He pursued higher education at The Ohio State University, earning a degree in finance in 1980, followed by an MBA from the University of Dayton in 1988.

On April 27, 1985, Tom married the love of his life, Pat White (née Vaughan), at First Community Church in Columbus. Together, they raised two children, Jessica Nicole and Adam Thomas, in Hilliard, Ohio.

Tom dedicated his career to service, starting in the banking industry with Bank One, County Savings Bank, and First Community Bank before transitioning to property management. In 2015, he founded Stanford Glenn, a property management company primarily serving low-income tenants. Tom tirelessly advocated for those in need, often going above and beyond to support his tenants.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Tom's commitment to service extended into numerous volunteer roles. He devoted countless hours to First Community Church, serving in various capacities including deacon and as a dedicated member of the Governing Board, Nominating Committee, Worship and Arts Council, and Burkhart Center Committee. He acted as FCC liaison to Cum Christo/Cursillo, organized eight Camp Akita folk festivals, taught Bethel Bible Study for four years, and led the death row ministry of presence, regularly visiting inmates and connecting them with volunteer pen pals.

Outside the church, Tom also served organizations such as the Furniture Bank of Central Ohio, Hope Thru Housing, and Kairos prison ministry. He volunteered for the Community Recreation Council Golf chapter, which offers golf lessons to underprivileged youth, and in his “spare time” he enjoyed organizing high school reunions with the UA Class of ‘75 reunion planning committee.

Tom's passions included music, reading, golf, and spending cherished moments at Camp Akita. He found joy in simple pleasures — countless catnaps, crossword puzzles and bold cups of coffee — and treasured time spent with his family and friends.

Tom is survived by his loving wife, Pat White; his children, Jessica White of Brooklyn, NY, and Adam White of Cleveland, OH; his brothers, Paul (Connie) White of Memphis, TN, Bob White of Memphis, TN, and Jim (Jane) White of Columbus, OH.

A service of memory will be held on Saturday, March 9 at 1 p.m. in Grace Hall at First Community Church, 3777 Dublin Rd, Columbus, Ohio, with casual attire encouraged. The service will reflect Tom's easygoing and joyful spirit, reminiscent of Camp Akita gatherings. For those who are unable to attend in person, the service will be streamed live online and can be accessed via the following links:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/461430942691088/videos/7185646334881999

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXIHkdQ_ezc

First Community Church Website: https://fcchurch.com/live/

As a last Christmas gift to Tom, his children established the Thomas A. White Legacy Fund at the Columbus Foundation to honor Tom's legacy of compassion and service and champion the causes he held dear. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation.

Online donations:

Thomas A. White Legacy Fund

https://columbusfoundation.org/the-giving-store/fund-directory-listing/ThomasAWhiteLegacyFund/4681

Donations by check:

Make checks payable to "The Columbus Foundation" with "Thomas A. White Legacy Fund" referenced in the memo line. Checks can be mailed to:

The Columbus Foundation

1234 East Broad Street

Columbus, OH 43205

Tom's memory will forever live on through the positive impact he made on the lives of others, and his legacy of kindness and generosity will continue to inspire those who knew and loved him.