Elder Leroy Leon White Sr.

Elder Leroy Leon White, Sr. was born on October 27, 1932 to the late John Richard and Sallie Beatrice White. He is a Columbus native and completed his education in the Columbus Public School System. After completing his education, Leroy enlisted and served in the Army Branch of the military. Upon his release Leroy returned to Columbus, Ohio and started working for Copco Papers in 1963. He worked there for 30 plus years until its closing. He then worked for Franklin County MRDD until his retirement.

Elder Leroy White was involved in various aspects of ministry. In 1977 he pastored the Apostolic Faith Mission Church while living in Zanesville, Ohio. Upon re-locating Columbus, Ohio in 1983 he served at the Greater Emmanuel Church of the where the senior pastor was the late Bishop Booker T. Jones, Jr., Bishop C.M. Grant (pastor emeritus). While there and in fellowship with the Greater Emmanuel Apostolic Faith Tabernacles, Elder White served as the National Sunday School Superintendent, and as General Field Elder. After serving faithfully under Bishop Booker T. Jones, Jr., Elder Leroy White joined the Beth Messiah Congregation, where he served under Rabbi Howard Silverman.

While there Elder Leroy White served in various capacities including the brotherhood fellowship and teaching Greek and Hebrew classes. He also participated with the liturgical dance group.

Elder Leroy White married the former Ruth Ann Tabler, they were married for 42 years. Leroy loved teaching and spreading the gospel and was an advent book reader. Leroy enjoyed traveling and golf.

Leroy is preceded in death by his loving wife the former Ruth Ann Tabler, his daughter Debra Sanders, his son Leroy White, Jr. and his parents.

Leroy leaves to cherish his loving memory his son, Bishop Stephen L. White of Riverside, Ca, daughter in law Loretta M. Shouse, special daughter Amber Miilan White of Riverside, Ca his brothers Dr. Bill Newman, Mr. Ron White, Mr. Jerome White, his sisters Mary Jane Williams and Mildred Woody all of Columbus, Ohio. His brother in law Mr. Carl Tabler of Cutler, Oh, Mrs. Lois Mayle of Pennsville, Oh and special niece Ms. Trudy Mayle of Pennsville, Oh.

Public Viewing 10:00 AM – 11;00 AM ; Private Visitation 11:00 AM and Funeral 12:00 PM Monday, October 5, 2020 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave.

Masks and Social Distancing are required.

Interment at Mifflin Township Cemetery.