Ronald A. White, age 82, of Cornelia, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025.
Mr. White was born on March 31, 1943, in Odum, Georgia, to the late Ruth Yarborough White. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Janice B. White; step-father, John Turner; and brother, Kenneth White.
Ronald proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Army, being stationed in Korea, then serving his tour during the Vietnam War. He then had a distinguished 40-year career in telecommunications. He began his employment with Southern Bell, later working through the transitions to BellSouth and ultimately AT&T, from which he retired after four decades of dedicated service. A man of deep faith, Ronald was actively involved in church life wherever he lived. He was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church in Wilton Manors, Florida, before relocating to Georgia, where he became active at Cornelia Presbyterian Church. After returning to Florida, Ronald joined Calvary Chapel in Pompano Beach, where he faithfully served in numerous ministries. Among these was the Body Builders Ministry, through which he helped provide home repair services to single mothers. He also participated in mission trips, Operation Christmas Child, and other outreach efforts. Using his remarkable skills as a craftsman, Ronald even built pulpits for his own church and for other congregations. Ronald had a gift for handywork and could fix nearly anything. He found great joy in working with his hands, serving others, and using his talents to glorify God. Above all, he devoted his life to God, Jesus, and his family, the three things he held closest to his heart.
Survivors include his daughter, Lisa Hench, of Cornelia; daughter and son-in-law, Jodi and Ken White, of Lavonia; grandchildren, Kelley and Matthew Belcastro; Heather Hench; Angela and Chris Rudan; great-grandchildren, Cristian, Alexander, Elsi, Atticus, and Colton; sisters, Linda McClennon and Cathy Phieffer; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial Services will be announced once made available.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel at 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535. Telephone: 706-778-1700.
