Clay White

Mr. Clay White, age 86, of Flowery Branch, passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center – Gainesville.

Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 14, 2018, in the Chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home (Flowery Branch) with interment following at Memorial Park Cemetery (Gainesville). Rev. Phil Carpenter will officiate. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Thursday, September 13, 2018, at Memorial Park South Funeral Home.

Mr. White was born June 24, 1932, to the late Lewis and Willie Mae White in Buford. He was a graduate of Buford High School, where he was an outstanding athlete and attended the University of Georgia. Mr. White was a Marine Corps Veteran and was retired from the United States Postal Service. Mr. White was also an active, devoted member of Chestnut Mountain Church, where he taught Sunday School and coordinated the Wednesday Night Service meals.  He was a devoted member of the Jesus Now Class and was involved with church theatrical productions, including the Judgment House and Easter events. A church mission trip to Romania was a highlight of his life. He lived the Fruit of the Spirit every day of his life.

Mr. White is survived by his daughters, Ravonda (Robin) Bargeron of Macon; and Kim Beck of Flowery Branch; stepson, Blanton Kim Griffin of Gainesville; grandchildren, Adelyn (Brock) Boleman and Greyson Bargeron; brother, David (Jean) White of Cleveland; sister, Vicki (Jerry) Payne of Gainesville; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rachel Dove White; parents; sister, Mildred Maddox; and his former wife, Belle McKinzey.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Chestnut Mountain Church, 4903 Chestnut Mountain Circle, Flowery Branch, Georgia 30542.

Memorial Park South Funeral Home, 4121 Falcon Parkway, Flowery Branch, Georgia 30542 is in charge of arrangements. Please send online condolences to www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com.