Ronald Ernest White was born July 23, 1941. His parents, Ernestine and Nathaniel White, and his brother, Alvin N. White, preceded him in death.
Ronald was educated in the St. Louis Public Schools system, graduating from Hadley Technical High School in 1960. He later attended Lincoln University in Jefferson City and St. Louis Community College at Forest Park.
In 1967, Ronald was joined in holy matrimony with Janet Cotter. To this union, two children, Robyn Elizabeth White and Ronald Ernest White Jr. were born. In June of 1967, he was called to serve his country and was later sent to Vietnam until his discharge in 1969. Upon his return, Ronald was employed with General Foods until 1972 when he started working for TWA-American Airlines as a crew chief maintenance engineer. He continued until ill health forced his retirement in June 2002.
He was very active with the Skills on Wheels skate club and traveled to many cities to skate. He performed in several skating shows at Steinberg skating rink in Forest Park. Ronald was truly an outstanding skater who was known throughout the city of St. Louis. He was also an avid bowler for nearly 30 years. His last time bowling was in the 2008 Senior Olympics where he earned a gold medal in his age bracket.
Ronald confessed hope in Christ at an early age and was baptized at Antioch Baptist Church by Rev. James E. Cook. He remained a faithful member until his health failed.
Ronald leaves to cherish his memories a wife of 42 years, Janet; a daughter, Robyn; a son, Ronald White Jr.; a granddaughter, Zoe Elizabeth White; a brother-in-law, James (Donna) Cotter; a sister-in-law, Georgia White; three nieces, Tracy Cotter, Michelle (Anthony) Stephens and Sannette White; two nephews, James Cotter Jr. and Michael White, MD; grand nieces/nephews, Taylor Stephens, Anthony Stephens, Isaiah Stephens, and Aaramie Cotter; special friends Joyce Hawkins, Larry Ray, Detroit; Raymond (Juanita) Taylor, Denver., and Annie LeDe, Lake Charles, LA; a host of close cousins, other relatives and friends.
