- Date Of Birth: July 20, 1942
- Date Of Death: November 11, 2013
- State: Colorado
We are saddened as well as rejoiceful due to the passing of another one of God’s trusted angels. It is with great honor and pride that we celebrate the life of Mr. Jerry Dell White Sr. on this day, November 19, 2013. Jerry was the seventh son, youngest boy, and second youngest of thirteen children. He was the son of Theodore and Pearl Beaver White, and was born on July 20, 1942 in Idabel, Oklahoma, located in McCurtain County. Being the second youngest of thirteen children, Jerry always looked up to his older siblings and aspired to do things that they had done. At the same time, he managed to carve his own niche and allow his personality to shine through. From a very young age, Jerry displayed immense intelligence and was often classified as an exceptional student. He began his scholastic career at Maple Springs Elementary in Idabel. He continued his education later at Booker T. Washington High School, also located in Idabel and graduated in 1960. During his time at Booker T. Washington, Jerry excelled in both the realms of academics and athletics. He made the honor roll several times and was especially skilled in Mathematics. On the playing fields, he was a three sport varsity letterman for all of the four years he attended Booker T Washington. Some of his accolades included being a central piece of the legendary White Brothers’ led Wildcat football teams. Those teams went on to win Oklahoma State football titles in 1958 and 1959, with him being named All-district as well. The other sport Jerry and his brothers excelled in was basketball. They were the state runners up in the Oklahoma state basketball tournaments in 1958 and 1959. Because of Jerry’s exemplary performances of the football field, he received a scholarship to play football at Central State University located in Edmond Oklahoma. After attending Central State University for three years, he decided to pursue a career in professional football. His ambition eventually led him to the New York Titans/Jets organization. Jerry was a part of the organization from 1965-1967 and also 1972. He enjoyed his time pursuing his dream. However, his dream was momentarily interrupted when he was drafted into the United States military. He decided to join the Air Force and served in Vietnam from 1968 to 1971. Anyone that knew him understood how he felt about serving his country. He was honored to do so.
