James White Obituary

James Edward White, MD, 76, died on Saturday, November 5, 2023. He was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Edward Ross White and Lucille Epperson White. Dr. White graduated from Baker High School in 1964, obtained his B.S. in science in 1970, and his M.D. in 1973 from LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans. He was board certified in Internal Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, and Anesthesia, and was passionate about the practice of medicine and the care of his patients, many of whom eventually became close friends. He also enjoyed bringing his skills and knowledge to medically underserved communities in Guatemala, and treasured the knowledge that he could make a positive difference in his patients' lives. He loved to travel and often took his family and friends on vacations around the world. His favorite destinations included the Rocky Mountains, the Virgin Islands and Europe. He was an avid sailor, and adored taking family and friends for day-trips and trips along the coast on his sailboat. In his later years, he enjoyed many fishing trips in the Gulf of Mexico with close friends. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Anita, and his three daughters, Cathy Canty of Twin Falls, Idaho, Christine White of New Orleans, Jamie Davison of Birmingham, Alabama, and grandson, Dylan Canty. Particular thanks to The Claiborne Senior Living Facility in Baton Rouge. A visitation will be held on Saturday, November 11th at Rabenhorst Funeral Home (825 Government Street) from 9 am to 11:30 am with a brief service to follow at 11:30 am. If there's another world, he lives in bliss. If not, he made the best of this.-Robert Burns