Deacon Stanley

White, Jr.

Mr. Stanley White, Jr., was born on July 2, 1964, to the late the late Stanley White, Sr., and Jeanette Dorsey White in Griffin, Georgia. He received his formal education at Griffin High School in Griffin, Georgia.

After high school, Stanley enlisted in the United States Navy, from 1982 – 1986 and later enlisted in the United States Army from 1988 – 1992, and was Honorably Discharged.

Mr. Stanley White, Jr., met the love of his life Ms. Valerie Puckett and was united in holy matrimony on March 13, 1987, in Griffin, Georgia. Their union was blessed with 3 children.

As a young man, Stanley confessed and accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at Macedonia Baptist Church, under the leadership of the late Pastor Gregory Tyler, Sr., and later joined Kingdom Ambassadors For Christ under the leadership of Pastor Stephanie Schurman, where he served as a Deacon until his untimely death.

Stanley passion was coaching and was called "Coach Stan". He loved coaching football, where he inherited and inspired many talented football players. He coached football over 20 plus years, and he loved his players as if they were his own children. Wherever he went you could hear "What's Up Coach White" and that would always make his day. He loved the great impact he had on the players. Anytime one of his players was doing something good in sports, he would look them up and congratulate them. The most important thing in his life was spending time with his family.

On Friday, July 9, 2026, our Heavenly Father called Stanley White, Jr., home where he will forever dwell in God's presence. He is now set free from all sickness and pain. Rest now in peace and comfort, your journey has ended, battle fought, and victory won. He was preceded in death by his parents,

Mr. Stanley White, Jr., leaves to cherish his precious memories in the hearts of his loving and devoted wife Mrs. Valerie Puckett White, 3 sons, Stanley White, III, Stuart A. White, and Stetmen D. (Sasha) White, 2 brothers, Spencer (Linda) White, and Steven (Chiffvon) White, his sisters, Wynette White and LaChandra Webb, Minister Monica Winston, Pastor Stephanie Schurman, and Renee Lindsey, 2 special daughters, Imani Webb, and Tanisha Driver, 8 grandchildren, Jaliyah A. White, Trinity Williams, Nevaeh White, Tristan Williams, Jordyn A. White, Stephanie G. White, Brody White, Sumani A. White, Taliah Ruffin, Eric Ruffin, and Indya Slaton, and, godchildren, Bliss, Brianca, Blair Harden, Telvin, Brittany, and Shannon Winston. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends that will miss him dearly.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 16, 2026, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. Service with Military Honors will be held on Friday, July 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Griffin Memorial Gardens. Pastor Stephanie Schurman is the Eulogist.