Jalo Edwin Whyte

Jalo Edwin Whyte was born on June 15, 1954 in Gbarnga, Bong County, Republic of Liberia. He was the oldest son of the late Kerkuiah Yah and Tarmah Yah. Although he lost his mother as an infant , God provided him surrogate parents, in the Late Violet and Bishop Arhtur F. Kulah. It was under their guidance that his Christian faith was nurtured. He grew up to follow his path in life, never forgetting who he was and whence he came. Jalo departed this life on Monday, June 19, 2017 at the Palmetto Health Richland Memorial Hospital in Columbia, South Carolina. Jalo's passion was teaching and football. After graduating from High School, he began his life of teaching. In 1969, he graduated from the Kakata Teachers Training Institute. In 1978, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from Tuskegee University through the University of Liberia and his country. In search of greater opportunity, higher learning and a better life for him and his family, Jalo moved to the United States and settled in Trenton, New Jersey. In Trenton, he continued his love for shaping young and eager minds as he continued his teaching career in the New Jersey School system. He also assumed various forms of leadership responsibilities in the Liberian Community in Trenton. He and his family hosted and guided many other Liberians coming to Trenton to find their way. At the end of his teaching career, Jalo moved to Maryland and worked with the Maryland General Hospital as a Security Officer where he met and married, Mardell Yvonne Venson Whyte. In 2008, Jalo and his wife, Mardell Yvonne moved to Columbia, South Carolina. There in Columbia, S. C. Jalo followed his wife in her dedication to faithfully serving the Lord. They became faithful and active members of the Brookland Baptist Church until his passing. Jalo was a family man who loved fully and cared deeply. His love for his children was immeasurable and teacher in him made him always highlight the positive in everyone; always trying to promote anyone in whom he saw potential. Jalo Edwin Whyte leaves to mourn his precious memory; His wife Mardell Yvonne Venson Whyte; his sons Jalo Edwin Whyte Jr., Nauwelch Whyte, Jason Whyte and Juwoe Whyte; Daughers Mary Smith, Kimberly Rollins, and Lasunia Barrow; Seven grandchildren; one great grandchild; and a host of relatives and friends all of whom loved him and will miss him dearly.

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Jalo Edwin Whyte

June 15, 1954 - June 19, 2017