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Dr. Larry R. White

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East Tennessee State University Mississippi State University University of Georgia University of South Alabama

Larry White Obituary

February 11, 1947 – September 1, 2023

JOHNSON CITY - Dr. Larry R. White, 76, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away on September 1, 2023, following a brief battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Louise; son James Conrade White (Sissy) of Hudson Oaks, Texas, and grandsons Campbell, Durham and Garrett; daughter Amanda White Charlton (John) of Columbia, South Carolina, grandson, Isaac Charlton, and granddaughters, Ansley and Emma Charlton; and, brother, Robert White (Laura) of McDonough, Georgia. He is also survived by a nephew, Drew White (Eli), of Marietta, Georgia and several nephews. He is predeceased by his father and mother, Dr. Rudolph A and Virginia C White of Athens, Georgia.

Dr. White was raised in Starkville, MS. and graduated from Starkville High School. Following high school, he attended Mississippi State University where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. He was awarded an MBA in 1975 and a Ph.D. in 1985 from the University of Georgia.

A Vietnam-era veteran, Dr. White received a commission in the U.S. Navy following his undergraduate education, serving more than 32 years on active duty and in the Navy Reserves, retiring at the rank of Captain. He held numerous command positions during his military career and was recalled to active duty during Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm to command a multinational task group charged with port recovery operations in Kuwait.

Following a brief career in commercial banking, Dr. White launched his academic career at the University of South Alabama, where he created a banking concentration, developing and teaching all banking-specific courses. He then returned to his undergraduate alma mater, serving as a finance professor, Director of the Banking Excellence Program, and Chair of Real Estate at Mississippi State University. He retired from Mississippi State University in June 2007.

In July 2007, Dr. White was appointed the John H. Poteat Chair of Banking, Professor of Finance, and Director of the Center for Banking at East Tennessee State University, positions held until his retirement in 2022 from ETSU.

Services will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family ask for donations to made in his honor to The American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.

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Published by Johnson City Press on Sep. 8, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Larry White

13 Entries

Jay Thomas

November 16, 2024

I served with Larry during our Gulf War deployment - he was a fine naval officer and it was a privilege to serve with him. My condolences to his family.

Capt. Jay Thomas, USN (ret)

Wilsie Bishop

September 14, 2023

It was an honor to work with Dr. White during his time at ETSU. His dedication to his profession, colleagues and students was reflected in his continued focus on gaining and sharing expertise in his discipline. His contributions made a significant impact.

David G Myrick

September 13, 2023

I am so sorry to hear of Larry´s death. We served together in the Navy and luckily attended a reunion last year. We had a chance to catch up on our lives and tell a few "sea stories". Larry was an outstanding Naval Officer and a good man. Fair winds and following seas shipmate. Capt David Myrick US Navy (ret)

Ronnie Clayton

September 11, 2023

Louise and family,

I am so sorry to hear of Larry's passing. We had many great memories from our time together in the UGA Ph.D. program. We will all miss him.

May God bless you all.

Ronnie Clayton

Theodor Kohers

September 10, 2023

Sorry to hear about the passing of Larry. After both of us had retired at MSU I have occasionally run into him on some of his trips to Starkville. With his interesting background he was always pleasant to talk to and I will miss him. Condolences to his family.
Theodor Kohers

Joe Sinkey

September 9, 2023

White Family:
I was Larry´s major professor at UGA and enjoyed battling him on the tennis court back then. Pax vobiscum.
Deepest sympathy on you loss,
Joe Sinkey

John Jahera

September 9, 2023

Louise....I am so sorry to hear about Larry. As you know, we all had some great times back in the PhD days at Georgia but we all made it through somehow. I'm sorry we didn't get to see each other more often but I have some great memories of being with him at various academic conferences etc. May he rest in peace....

Tammy peterson

September 9, 2023

Fortunate to have known Dr White both in banking and ETSU. So sorry to hear of his passing. Prayers for Louise and the family.

Carol Young

September 9, 2023

So deeply sorry. I always enjoyed working with Larry at the Finance and Economics Department at MSU. Many fun memories were made and Larry was always there to help all the students I sent his way.

Prayers being said for all.

David Atchley

September 9, 2023

Larry was such a great man. He had such a charismatic and outgoing personality. I always enjoyed helping him with his classes when he would invite local bankers to come in and address his students. Larry is gone too soon. God bless Larry and his family and friends.

Kathleen Thomas

September 8, 2023

Sending heartfelt sympathies to the White family from the Department of Finance and Economics at Mississippi State.

Eddie Duett

September 7, 2023

Louise, so sorry to hear this. Our friendship goes back a long way! Prayers for you and your family!

Debbie Foster (MSU)

September 7, 2023

Louise, Mark and I are so very sorry to hear about Larry´s passing. Please know that you and your family are in our Prayers. May God wrap his arms around you and comfort you as only he can.

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