Otha L. White Sr.

Otha L White Sr. was born on June 23, 1949 in Tupelo Mississippi to the proud parents who preceded him in death, Otho N. White and Florence “Iola” White. Otha is the first born of five children.

In his early years, Otha attended George Washington Carver School in Tupelo and was baptized at Hopewell Baptist Church in Belton, MS., there he sang in family groups. After he relocated to Miami, Florida, he continued his education at Miami Dorsey Junior High and Miami Northwestern Senior High School “ Bulls” (Class of 1968) where he took vocational educational classes and mastered his skills in Paint, Body and Auto Mechanics. Otha then joined the New Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. A.M. Griffin, where he received Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

Otha became employed at Vance Baldwin Electronics parts store and later worked in the construction industry. His interest later changed and became an advocate for the City of North Miami Beach and Washington Park communities. After relocating to Live Oak Florida, Otha was ordained as a Deacon and continued his advocacy and touched the hearts of many.

On April 29, 2026, at 9:43pm, Otha passed peacefully after experiencing challenges in his health.

Otha was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra T. White and daughter, Stephanie K. Elam and leaves cherished memories with daughter: Tatianna T. White (Cocoa, Florida), Otha L. White, Jr. (Miami, Florida) and Corneilus J. White (Jacksonville, Florida), four siblings: Linda F. Hepburn (Allen), Miami, Florida, Billy W. White Sr. (Juanita) Live Oak, Florida, James A. White, Phoenix, Arizona and Curtis E. White (Betty) of Live Oak, Florida, one best friend/brother, Willie “Bruh” Wiley,  twelve grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and a community of friends.

Celebration of Life Services are as follows:

Viewing: Friday, May 8, 2026 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at 

Udell Funeral Home 

190 Walker Avenue Southwest

Live Oak, Florida 32064

Service: Saturday, May 9,  2026 11:00 am

African Baptist Church

509 S Walker Ave NW

Live Oak, Florida 32064

Please Keep the family in your prayers.

 Please leave the family a note of Condolence, light a candle of remembrance, or order a floral remembrance piece.  Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.  And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.  And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know. John 14:1-4

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