William Darnell White

William Darnell White would often say, “I am not a perfect man, but I will protect you like a soldier.” He was a wonderful husband, loving father, fantastic grandfather, responsible son, supportive and protective brother, wise uncle, graceful brother-in-law, best friend, colleague and so much more.

Born January 5, 1959, in San Angelo, Texas, Darnell was a gentleman and a scholar who was well respected and loved by all. His stature and good nature attracted people the moment he entered a room. His intellect and quick-wit were constant indicators that someone made him read the dictionary as a kid. He spoke with clarity of thought and was never hurried. However, Darnell was extremely competitive. He played football, basketball, golf, tennis, spades, bid-whiz, chess, squabble, dominoes, horseshoes and even Jacks. He was strong, quiet and confident, and his confidence was in the purest form.

He attended Blackshear Elementary School, Lee Junior High School and Central High School in San Angelo, Texas. He graduated from Angelo State University with a degree in Business Management. While in college, he became employed with GTE. After nine years with GTE, he shifted his career to Target, Inc. in San Angelo, Texas, where he was a valued colleague, mentor and manager for ten years. After leaving Target, he joined the Montgomery Ward family in Lake Charles, Louisiana, for three years. In 1997, he and his family moved to Atlanta where he re-joined the Target management team in the Atlanta metro area. After an additional ten years with Target’s management team, he became a Store Manager at Sports Authority in Atlanta, Georgia and retired from Wolf Creek Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia.

Darnell was a devoted member of 24 years at Elizabeth Baptist Church, where he re-dedicated his life to Christ and was baptized in 2004. He served in ministry working with the youth and young adult men in their discipleship. He witnessed to countless men, women, boys and girls.

Darnell is survived by his devoted wife of 43 years, Pamela Yvonne (Pritchett) White, three children, Christopher Darnell White, Chelsea Nicole Chastang, Crystal Dionne (Marcus) Banks, all of Lithia Springs, Georgia, his mother, Laura Mae White of Atlanta, Georgia, siblings, Denise Akinpelu of Mansfield, Texas, Patrinella Bourdeaux of Cedar Hill, Texas, Xavier Lorand White of Seattle, Washington, Lorna Michalle Roberts of Atlanta, Georgia, Terry (Sharlene) Brittain of Lewisville, Texas, grandchildren, Taylor Kamari Chastang of Douglasville, Georgia, Mario Chastang, Malachi Banks and Massiah Banks all of Lithia Springs, Georgia, great-grandchildren, Londyn Chastang and Kamari (K.D.) Chastang, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles, colleagues and friends.

Darnell was preceded in death by his grandparents, Laurell White and Iola (Tate) White, his father, George William Walton, his sister, Carol Jeannette Oates.

His extended beloved circle of family and friends include Venettra (Keith) Barlow of Montgomery, Alabama, Jerome (Bethine) McNally of San Angelo, TX, Jerome Mayberry of Natchez, MS, and Alvin Garrett of Birmingham, Alabama. While it is impossible to name his full circle of extended family and friends, please charge our head and not our heart in the event of omission, respectfully.

In accordance with his wishes, he was cremated and a Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel of the funeral home on June 22, 2024 at 11:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to the ASU Foundation (Darnell White Scholarship), ASU Station #11023, San Angelo, Texas 76909 or online www.angelo.edu/donate with Darnell White Scholarship as other designation.

Whitley-Garner at Rosehaven is honored to be entrusted with the services for Mr. William Darnell White.