Eric White

Mr. Eric White was born in Washington D.C. On July 24, 1957, to the late James Elijah White and Julia Jackson. Mr. Eric White departed this life on December 29, 2015 at Johns Hopkins Hospital, after a lengthy illness. Eric was preceded in death by his father James Elijah White. Eric accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior at an early age and later rededicated his life and became a member of New Bethany Baptist Church in Baltimore, MD. Eric received his elementary, junior high and secondary education from the D.C. Public School System. Upon completing his secondary education, Mr. White immediately entered college at Langston University in the state of Oklahoma where he received a full football scholarship as a result of his tremendous athletic ability. Playing football was his passion, for his interest in the sport continued to grow from a young child. Mr. White later transferred to Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD where he was a walk on during the 1979 Spring Football tryouts. His awesome athletic ability enabled him to earn a starting offensive guard position during the 1979 – 1980 school year. Mr. White was a very strong advocate of education and took his undergraduate studies very seriously. Upon completion of his undergraduate studies, he received a degree in Economics which afforded him the opportunity to enter the business industry. Most of his work experience was in the Private Sector of the Insurance Industry where he worked for various insurance companies in positions ranging from claims adjuster to managing supervisor. His last work experience prior to becoming ill was with the Maryland State Insurance Administration where he was an Insurance Investigator. Eric was an active member of the Baltimore City Public School Council of PTA'S from 2000 – 2008. As he continued his journey as a member of the Parent Involvement Team at his children's school, his desire to see that all children receive an appropriate education grew stronger. Eric later moved to a position in the Parent/Teacher Association (Vice President of the PTA for the Baltimore City Public School System). This afforded him the opportunity to be a strong voice for the students attending the Baltimore City Public Schools. You could always find him advocating for students and their parent as he expressed the need for Baltimore City schools to be creative and innovative in soliciting the support of parents as it relates to the education of their children. Eric later became the PTA President for the Baltimore City Public School System, a position that he held in high esteem. Additionally because of his concern for the welfare of young children. Eric became a member of Baltimore City Foster Care Review Board. As a result his efforts and achievements throughout his life will live on in the hearts of many. While at Langston University Eric met the love of his life, Cheryl Pollard, and the two became one on August 31, 1979. As the years went on they were blessed with two wonderful children (Eric Jr. and Cheryl Jr.). He was a wonderful Husband, Father, and provider for his family. He enjoyed spending summer vacation on trips of adventure with his wife and children. In this leisure time Eric also enjoyed fishing in various fishing sports especially on the Chesapeake Bay. Eric leaves behind to celebrate his life and legacy, his wife, Cheryl White, one son Eric White Jr. one daughter Cheryl White Jr, three grandsons Gerard, Kamren, and Ayden, his mother Julia Jackson, step father Roland Jackson, one brother Ronnie Simpkins of Randallstown Md, one sister Peggy Thomas of Oxon Hill, Md, two sister in laws Ann and Edith of Washington DC, two brother in laws Bernard (Pearl) of Washington DC, Bradley of Baltimore, Md, three goddaughters Janeane, Shawnise, and Sierra, three Best friends, Michael Brown, Vince Robinson, and Earl Davis, nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

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Eric White

July 24, 1957 - December 29, 2015