Wayne O. White

Calling Hours (only 10 at a time), Monday, April 26, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at White's Funeral Home Chapel. Private Family Service (50 maximum) at 11:00 a.m., tickets are required for entry. Services will be live streamed. In lieu of flowers the family has asked that a donation be made in his honor to Alzheimer’s Association, 1379 Dublin Road, Columbus, Ohio 43215.

Wayne Oliver White, loving husband, caring father and cherished grandfather passed away April 18, 2021 at age 85. He was adored by family and loved by many friends.  He was born August 30, 1935 in Columbus, Ohio and was a graduate of Central High School.  Wayne was the proud owner of White's Camera Shop for 41 years and retired in 2000. He was a member of the Historic Saint Paul AME church and a member of the Male Choir Chorus for 20 years. Previously, he was a member of the Cavaliers Club Inc., the Squire’s Club, and the Wednesday Retirees Golf Group and served in the National Guard. He was an avid OSU Buckeye football and basketball fan. He was best known for his skillful craftsmanship.

He is preceded in death by his devoted parents, William H. and Arzalia R. White, and his loving son Wayne Anthony White; brothers, William, Warren and Wendell White.  He is survived by his devoted wife of 32 years, Nora F. White; daughters, Roxanne White, Cathy (White) Valdes and Michelle (White) Tudor;  mother of daughters Dolores White; stepchildren , Tia Harris, Phala Talbert (Todd) and Kyle Harris (Jonise);  brother, Wesley White (Ruth) , sister, Wanda White Freeman; grandchildren , William, Marc, Whitley, Portia, Mikiala, Nino, Christopher and Miles; step grandchildren Shelbi, Isaiah and Trey and  great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, cousins, friends and long life friend Wade Franklin.  Wayne White was a generous and loving  person to all that knew him and his smile would light up a room.  We will miss and carry him in our hearts forever.

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