Anthony Jerrod White

Anthony Jerrod White passed away on June 5, 2021 at the age of 56 years old in Phoenix, AZ. He was born on August 16, 1964 in Rockledge, Florida.

Anthony was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Anthony was raised in California and later relocated to Arizona, where he met his loving wife, Dina. He dedicated 27 years of his life to the Costco family. Outside of work, he was passionate about cooking, fishing, and taking his Yamaha Roadstar out on the open road. Many people close to him knew him as “Big Papa.” He was known for his smile, his sense of humor, and his natural ability to make people happy. Wherever he went, everyone knew him by name. He was truly loved by so many people. Before his departure, Anthony had planned to travel the world and simply enjoy his life.

Anthony Jerrod White is survived by his wife, Dina Marie White; his children, Anthony Eduardo White and his wife, April, Anthony Jerrod White Jr. and his wife, Brittany, Amber Alicia White and her fiance, Dominique, Samantha Latasha White, Jason Daniel Rivera; his father, Eddie White; his mother-in-law, Drucinda Roman; his grandchildren, Amory Emily Hernandez, Jaydence “Jay” White, William White, Castiell Gabriel Hale, Samarie White, Maiya White, Layla White; his siblings, Avis M. Rodgers and her husband, Darryl, Wayne J. White, Derek L. White and his wife Carol, Carl W. White and his wife, April, Eddiesha White, Kirk White; his sister-in-law, Danielle Buck and her fiancé, Randy; and his fur babies, Sweetie and Lucy.

Additionally, he was predeceased by his mother, Hortense Catheral Jones, and his brother, Timothy J. White.

He was also survived by many beloved nieces, nephews, and countless family and friends.

I Am Free

Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free,

I’m following the path God laid for me.

I took his hand when I heard his call,

I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day,

to laugh, to love, to work, to play.

Tasks left undone must stay that way,

I’ve found that peace at the close of the day.

If my parting has left a void,

then fill it with remembered joy,

a friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,

ah yes, these things I too will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow,

I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.

My life’s been full, I savored much,

good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch,

perhaps my time seemed all too brief,

don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.

Lift up your heart and share with me,

God wanted me now, he set me free.