Josiah "Big Boy" White Obituary (1926

Mr. Josiah, "Big Boy" White was born on April 9, 1926 to the late Josiah and Rosalee Washington-White on James Island, South Carolina. Josiah attended the public schools on James Island. After leaving school, he enlisted in the United States Navy in nineteen forty four. He proudly served his country and was honorably discharged in Nineteen forty six. On October 17, 1953, Josiah and Carolyn Prioleau-White entered into Holy Matrimony. To this union two sons were born, Rodney and Norris White. Josiah was employed by the Fertilizer Mill in Charleston, South Carolina, the Railroad Company in New York, and later became an entrepreneur. Big Boy was also known as the Crab Man, because of the time spent catching and selling crabs. He was the proud owner of three establishments; Village grocery, an apartment building and a sports bar. He was also one of the organizers and coaches of the boys and girls baseball and softball teams, "The Warriors and Warietts." The organizers were instrumental in getting the Ferguson Village Park through the city of Charleston. On April 19, 1988, Josiah dedicated his life to the Lord and to the St. James Presbyterian Church Family. He served under the Pastoral leadership of the late Rev. Cornelius L. Campbell, Jr. and Rev. Dr. Charles C. Heyward, Sr. until his health failed. At six forty eight on May 25, 2009, at the Medical University Hospital, again Josiah answered God's call. He took off flesh and departed. He leaves to cherish his loving memories: devoted wife, Carolyn "Jabulile" White of fifty-four years.; children, Rodney (Tonya), Norris, Edward, Frank, SR., David, Gloria, Suzanne, Brenda, Janice, Laverne, Barbara and Mel' sisters, Rosabelle Turner, Helen Brown and Mildred Champaign (Rev. Hercules); one brother-in-law Norris B. Carter and one sister-in-law Thelma Howard; twenty four grandchildren and a host of great grandchildren, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by son Curtis and sister Pearl Ladson.