John Thomas White Obituary
We announce the death of John Thomas White (New Orleans, Louisiana), who passed away on June 6, 2026, at the age of 87. John Thomas will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Thomas White to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John White and Gussie Brown White; his brother Joseph H. White (Joan Williams White); his son Reverend Larry D. White (Dedria); and his grandson Cassius E. White.
He is survived by: his wife Emily Payton White; his sister Catherine Lee (Robert); his children, Demetrius N. White, LaDeidra White-Fant, Donna White Stiger, Yolanda M. Thibodeaux (Kenneth), Pamela Peters-Scott, Jonathan C. White (Dawn) and Dr. Chad A. White (Elley); his grandchildren, Kenisha S. Thibodeaux, Jarred M. Stiger, Jessica Fant, Nia Ashante White, Khadijah Janice Thibodeaux, Tiffany Henry (Claxstaveion "CJ" Henry), Chelsey Breion White, Sarah Christine White, Joshua Stiger, Chad Ajeney White, Jr., John Thomas White II, John Thomas White III, Bobby White, James Smith, Jovante White, Johnta White, Javier White, Jalen White, Stanley Connors, Shannon Connors and Raven Wright (Tyrone); his siblings-in-law, Simora Davis, Cynthia Bursey, Ivan Welch (Terry) and Norman Bartholomew; and his friends, Phil and Deb Williams. He is also survived by 14 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, godchildren, church family, extended family, and friends.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to St. Augustine High School Golf Team in memory of Rev. Dr. John T. White.
