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George H.
White
Jul 15, 1942 — Jul 23, 2025
Melbourne
Reverend Dr. George Henry White, 83 was the second child born on July 15,1942 to the late George Ben White and Luebertha Holmes White-Montgomery.
He is predeceased by his siblings, Clarence (Mary Alice, deceased) White and Rev. Mary Helen Crittenden. He leaves 7 siblings: Minnie P. Carter, Eartha M. (Ward) Willis, Sarah Nell (James, deceased) McEwen, Apostle Rosa (Jimmy) Jackson, Evan. Geraldine White, Mary Ann (John) Ferguson, Patricia Ann Davis, and Oliver Crittenden (brother-in-law).
Dr. White was married to Mary Helen Claxton (White) for 61 years. Together, they have five beautiful children: In addition to George H. White's son Franklin McAdory. Along with 16 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. As well as a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
After high school, George joined the United States Army and served three years of active duty. Then, he joined the Army National Guard in 1971 and retired from the military with 30
years of service as a first sergeant. George studied business administration at University of Hartford in Hartford, Connecticut,
Lurleen B. Wallace Jr. College in Andalusia, AL. and Brevard Community College Melbourne, Florida.
During George's career, he worked as an aircraft engine parts inspector at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft in East Hartford, CT. He was a helicopter inspector for Chandler-Evans in West
Hartford, CT. In addition, he worked and retired with 25 years of service as a U.S postal clerk. After retirement, he opened GeoMar U.S post office in Melbourne, Florida. George and Mary were the first Black African American to own a U.S Postal Service Office in Florida.
April 13, 1972, George was called to preach. He was licensed under the leadership of the late Dr. E.D. Womack, pastor of New Pilgrim Baptist in River Falls, AL. He was later ordained to minister in 1978 by Archbishop Dr. Leroy Bailey, Jr. of First Baptist Church in
Hartford, CT. He furthered his theological studies at various schools such as Esonion Baptist Seminary Extension School in Atmore, Alabama and Brevard Baptist Seminary in
Rockledge, Florida. In 2007, Reverend Dr. George Henry White received his doctoral degree from North Carolina College of Theology in Wilmington, North Carolina. After receiving his PhD in Theology, he became the senior pastor of Zion Fellowship Church Ministries in North Melbourne, Florida.
Reverend Dr. White passion was helping and giving back to the community. He was actively involved in his community. He served as president of the South Brevard branch of the NAACP. He has also served as the first vice president and presently served as 2nd vice president of the NAACP. Also, he is a member of the Melbourne, FL. Police Relationship Council, a member of the South Area Superintendent School Board Council, and amember of the South Brevard Minstrel Alliance .
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