Leviticus white

Leviticus White, son of the late Theodore Roosevelt and Eunice Inez White and brother of the late Phyllis Eldora White, was born on May 29, 1927. He peacefully departed this life on November 26. 2014 after suffering from a short illness. Known affectionately as "Lee", Leviticus came to Baltimore at the age of 8 from Berkeley. Virginia with his family. Educated in the Baltimore City Public School System, he attended Dunbar High and later joined the Navy at the age of 17. He often would recount his days in the Navy fondly to anyone who would listen and how his service allowed him to travel the world. A charismatic individual and true Gemini, Lee had a way with women. He met and married Virginia "Buckey" Banks. From this union, four children were born, Leonard, Gloria, Melvin and Holif. Later, he met and married the love of his life, Sylvia Marie Dunlap, and from this holy union, two daughters were born, Leigh Ann and Michelle Faye. Sylvia "Syl" Marie and Michelle Faye, his "baby girl", both preceded him in death. Lee lived life on his own terms, "Napoleon" complex and all. After his time in the Navy, he held several jobs prior to landing his dream job as a truck driver for Valspar Paint Co. (South Baltimore) and was an exemplary employee garnering many awards and accolades prior to his retirement. A handyman of sorts, in his leisure time he would study electronics repair and home improvement and came to be known as "Mr. Fix-It" in his family. Never one to sit at home, Lee enjoyed socializing and did he socialize. He was a founding member of the Big Boys Club of East Baltimore until its disbanding and was well known and beloved there. At the age of 50. he joined the prestigious Free and Accepted Masons Lodge and obtained the rank of 32° Mason. In his golden years, he could often be found at the "Liars Club" relaxing with his buddies many of whom were lifelong friends, sipping and storytelling. The President of this social club, Mr. George Singleton, his "brother from a different mother" knew both sides of him having served as Godfather to his children. Preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia, Lee would be blessed to find love once more with Ms. Alice Bowers who often referred to Lee as "her baby." Lee was not one to mince words or bite his tongue. Either you liked him or you didn't and he was okay with that, even in old age. However being a father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Lee always had a soft spot for young children and loved teasing them. He leaves to mourn his memory: his devoted daughter, Leigh Ann affectionately known as "Cookie"; devoted girlfriend, Ms. Alice Bowers; children, Leonard, Gloria, Melvin and Holif; the fellas from the "Liars Club"; and, a host of nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

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Leviticus white

May 29, 1927 - November 26, 2014