Theodore R. White, 80, made second career in real estate
May 11, 2023
Theodore Raymond White of Murrells Inlet died May 6 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 80.
Known as Teddy, he was born Nov. 9, 1942, in Kingstree, the son of Dr. Russell William White and Lucille Lausch White. He and his five siblings were raised in Lake City and spent a lot of time in Surfside Beach.
He served in the Army. He was honored to serve in the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard).
Mr. White worked at John Umstead Hospital in Butner, N.C., for many years and retired as the business manager. He also worked as a real estate agent for Tidewater Properties for approximately 16 years.
He loved spending time with his family and friends and always had many (outrageous) jokes to share. He loved all sports, but most importantly those at his alma mater, the University of South Carolina. He enjoyed dancing (shagging).
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Diane White; his siblings, Susie Visor (Joe) of Houston, Sandra Hardin of Murrells Inlet and Dennis White of Murrells Inlet; and many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of his life will be held May 20 at 2 p.m. at Burroughs Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home starting at 1 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Grand Strand Humane Society, 4635 Factory Stores Blvd., Suite N 210, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 (grandstrandhumanesociety.com) or to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741 (cancer.org).
Condolences may be sent at burroughsfh.com.
