With hearts full of love and gratitude for a life well lived, yet saddened by our earthly loss, we announce the passing of our beloved Brian Paul White. While our hearts grieve, we find comfort in knowing that this earthly journey has ended and a glorious new beginning has started in the presence of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, a beginning that is free from the daily challenges that he faced.
Brian was a loving son, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend, whose life was a blessing to all who knew him. His genuine love, glowing smile, infectious laugh, and determined spirit left a lasting impression on everyone he encountered. Brian loved BIG and loved going to work at the Arc with his friends. Throughout his life with many challenges, he taught us all about toughness and perseverance.
Through all of life's joys and challenges, Brian held close to his faith in God. His life was a testimony of love, perseverance, and the Goodness of the Lord. He looked forward to his Sunday School class and always had his tithe that he joyfully gave each week. He could not wait for the quarterly Sunday School books to come so that he could share them with his friends. He wanted them to love Jesus, too! Brian taught us through his child-like faith the importance of family, prayer, forgiveness, and trusting God through every season of life.
Though we will deeply miss Brian's presence, his love and the memories he leaves behind will forever remain in our hearts. We do not grieve as those who have no hope, for we find peace in the promises of God's Word.
As Scripture reminds us in 2 Timothy 4:7-8:
"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith."
Revelation 21:5 states:
“. . . Behold, I make all things new . . .”
For the first time Brian is now able to walk without hindrance and communicate freely. What a blessed promise this is to all who believe in Christ that we are made whole in Him! We take comfort in knowing that Brian has finished his earthly race and that, through faith in Jesus Christ, death is not the end but the beginning of eternity with Him.
We celebrate a life beautifully lived, a love that will never fade, and a faith that leaves a lasting legacy.
Until we meet again in the presence of our Lord.
Brian is survived by his mother, Beverly Sprayberry White, and his father, Charles White Jr. (Martha), as well as his aunts Carol Sprayberry, Joy Melton (Howard), and Snow White, and his uncles Bill Jones III (Pearl) and Zach White. He is also survived by his cousins Kelly Akers (Ryan), Steven Sprayberry Jr. (Kimmie), Bree Ainsworth (Melissa), and Scarlett Reveron (Brian).
He was preceded in death by his grandfather Thurman Sprayberry, his grandmother Betty Sprayberry Jones, his uncle Steve Sprayberry, his step grandfather Bill Jones Jr., his grandfather Charles Ray White Sr., his grandmother Cookie White, and his uncle Michael White.
Visitation will be held at First Baptist Church of Sylacauga, 10 S Broadway Ave, Sylacauga, AL 35150, on November 13, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. The Funeral Service will follow at First Baptist Church of Sylacauga on November 13, 2026, beginning at 2:00 pm.
Pallbearers will be Steven Sprayberry, Jr., Isaac Sprayberry, Ryan Akers, Rowen Akers, Hudson Akers, David McCarter, Wes McCarter, and Paul Funderburg. Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Campbell and Don Wykoff.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Arc of South Talladega County, West 4th Street, Sylacauga, Alabama; Sylacauga City Schools Foundation, 43 North Broadway, Sylacauga, Alabama; or First Baptist Church, 10 South Broadway, Sylacauga, Alabama.
