Dan White, age 74, of Gainesville, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023.
Born on December 4, 1948, in Hollingsworth, he was a son of the late Beacher White and Mellie Segars White. Mr. White was a veteran of the United States Army. In earlier years, Dan owned and operated a store/barber shop as he prepared for his future career. He worked for Life of Georgia/ING for 30 years, where he became District Manager and later retired as a Director for Torch Mark Insurance Company. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge. In his spare time, he enjoyed playing golf, cooking, and working in the garden, but most of all, Dan loved his family. He was of the Christian faith.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters Edith Goodson and Peggy Goodson; brothers Denver White and Dennis White.
Survivors include his loving wife of 40 years, Sandra Smith White of Gainesville; son, Scott Jackson of Jasper; daughters and sons-in-law, Danette White Canfield (Scott) of Lavonia, Andrea White Irvin (Drew) of Baldwin, and Rebecca Jackson Carey (Clinton) of Johns Creek; grandchildren and spouse, Kayla Leverette (Brandon), Meagan Lovell, Abby Irvin, Maggie Irvin, Jack Irvin, Holden Jackson, Morgan Jackson Pair, Mary Beth Jackson, Anna Carey, and Jack Carey; great-grandchildren, Evan Leverette, and Bryan Leverette; brother, Phil White of Alto; sisters, Willette Mote of Demorest, and Trudy Galloway of Alto; and a host of nieces and nephew.
Memorial services are scheduled for 11:00 am on Saturday, June 24, 2023, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart with Rev. Matt Mote, Rev. Wendall Jordan, Mr. Scott Mote, and U. S. Army Col. Rick White (retired), officiating.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 pm on Friday, June 23, 2023, at the funeral home.
Flowers are accepted, or donations may be made to Friends of the Fort, Fort Hollingsworth White House, 660 Bethel Temple Road, Demorest, GA 30535.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.
