In Memoriam
Larry “GaDawg” White SCC#213130 – Conyers, GA
Member of Central GA Chapter
March 20, 1948 – June 27, 2009
On March 20, 1948, Jan and Tom White had a son. They had no idea
what an impact that little baby boy would have on so many people.
Larry was an “Army Brat” living throughout the United States as he grew
up. He was a Cub Scout, a Boy Scout and worked his way up to Eagle
Scout. No easy accomplishment, but he had parents that instilled
all the qualities that it took. He graduated from Newton County
High School in Covington, GA then joined the U.S. Navy for a three year
stint. He had a son and a daughter, who eventually gave him five
grandchildren, who he loved dearly.
Larry had a very full and interesting life. He was a student at
Toccoa Falls College and earned his degree to minister the word of God.
Larry didn’t have to tell anyone how he felt about our Lord, he lived
it. It was all over that smiling face and everyone could see and
feel it. He retired from Southern Railroad and the fun escalated.
He took numerous missionary trips to foreign lands, rode with Freedom
Riders with the Free Chapel in Gainesville, GA, joined and was active
with Patriot Guard as well as SCRC. In the four months he was a
member of SCRC he rode 5K miles with the club and filled in the GA
counties map. If you ask someone who met him what they remember
most, it would undoubtedly be his smiling face, his thoughtfulness, his
respect for those around him and that he was a true southern gentleman.
He comes by all that honestly. His parents did an amazing job
raising their three sons; Larry “GaDawg”, Dana “Beak” and Daryl.
Larry loved life, our Lord Jesus Christ, his family, his friends and
riding his motorcycle.
On Saturday, June 27, 2009, Jan and Tom White had to experience the pain
no parent should have to experience. That morning, GaDawg was
riding to Augusta, GA to honor a fallen vet on a PGR mission. He
was involved in a crash and was pronounced dead at the scene. Word
spread so quickly and the sickening, numbness set in. On Sunday,
the SCRC family pulled together and rode to pay respects to the White
family. Little did we know, that day would end with laughter, not
tears. The moment you walked into that home you were family and it
was a time to share stories, tears and laughs. At the Memorial
Service on Tuesday, it was more of the same. There were tears for
US, since we miss Larry so much. We all know where he is and what
he’s doing, so we can’t be sad for him. That face, that warm
smile, the big hug… all of that is why he was known by many as “Papa
Bear”. Brother GaDawg, YOU are missed and will be missed for a
LONG time, but you will continue to live in our hearts and memories
because of all the stories you have given us. We love you and will
ride with you again.
Elaine Morris
Dacula, GA
July 4, 2009