James was born on September 8th, 1935 in New Orleans, Louisiana to parents James E. White Sr., and Elgin Jenkins White. He was baptized at Mount Zion United Methodist Church. He graduated with honors from Dillard University with a degree in Education. He received his M.Ed. from Southern University in Baton Rouge, again with honors. In 1971 he was named one of the outstanding Educators of America. James served four years in the US Air force.
James was a great man, a loving son, brother and husband. He married Shirley in 1968. He was a social and active man who was deeply involved in politics and social justice. His family and friends will always remember him as a cosmopolitan, kind, and supportive person.
He is preceded in death by his mother Elgin Jenkins White, his father James E. White Sr., his sister Julia W. Henry, his brother Richard H. White, and his sister Claudia W. Strong.
He is survived by his loving and dedicated wife of 50 years, Shirley Evans White of New Orleans, his sister Ella W. Farve of New Orleans, his sister Barbara Suggs and her husband Melvin of Kenner, Louisiana, his brother Robert H. White and his wife Sheila, and his brother-in-law Hubert Strong. He will be missed by his nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
A funeral is scheduled for James on October 13th at Lake Lawn Cemetery, Metairie, at 9:30 AM, with Reverend Kenneth Thompson officiating.
The family would like to thank everyone for their prayers and thoughts. Donations can be sent to the Ochsner Cardiovascular Institute.
To leave an online condolence to the family, please visit website at www.cookwaldenfuneralhome.com
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