Charles Leonard White, Jr.

Dr. Charles Leonard White, Jr., age 74, of Cleveland, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020.

Dr. White was born on September 18, 1946, in Dyersburg, TN, to the late Charles White, Sr. and Dorothy Wilkerson White.  In addition to his parents, Dr. White was preceded in death by his sister, Charlotte.  

Charles went to Kissimmee High School, where he played football for the Kissimmee Kowboys. He graduated from the University of Tennessee with a bachelor degree in pharmacy. He went on to graduate from Mercer College with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. 

He had a long career serving the people of White County, both as a family doctor and several county positions including County Commissioner and Medical Examiner. He was appointed by the governor to the Georgia Composite Medical Board and later served as the Chairman of the Board. 

He married his wife, Debra, in 1976 and raised 3 sons. His friends and family brought him so much joy. His lifelong friends became a part of his family and he was proud of the legacy that was built from those friendships. In his free time, he could be found outdoors gardening in his greenhouse or watching his favorite teams, the Florida State Seminoles and the Atlanta Braves. He was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church.

Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Debra White, Cleveland; sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Jonida White, Switzerland, Christopher and Lisa White, Cumming; son, Jeffrey White, Cleveland; grandchildren, Emily White and Carson White; sister, Anita White, Hendersonville, TN; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Larry and Yvonne Kelly, Sebring, FL.

The family held a private service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to places close to Charles’ heart: Community Helping Hands Clinic – 34 C Courthouse Square, Cleveland, GA 30528 or Cleveland Care Center – P.O. Box 964, Cleveland, GA 30528.

To share a memory or to leave a condolence, please visit www.barrettfh.com

Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland, GA 706-865-3101.