Frank White
February 20, 1943 - November 13, 2014
Obituary
Frank White, age 71 died peacefully at his home on Thursday, November 13, 2014 from natural causes. Frank was born February 20, 1943 to Leon White and Corene Levingston in Shreveport Louisiana. He married Josephine Coleman of Mansfield Louisiana, February 24, 1965. They were divorced after 20 years of marriage. Frank was an exceptional student and graduated at the top of his high school class at the age of 16. He went on to earn his Bachelors of Science in Engineering from Southern University A&M, in Louisiana and later earned his Masters in Business Administration from Seattle University. While at Southern, Frank was an enthusiastic member of the esteemed Southern marching band, playing the trombone. Frank loved to learn and continued his education by obtaining a Brokerage and Real Estate license in later years.
Immediately after graduation in 1965, Frank secured a government position at the Naval Base in Bremerton, WA where he established lifetime friendships. He later held various federal government positions and also worked at Boeing. He enjoyed traveling the country and spent many summers attending family reunions and participating in Charles Brown High School reunions. One of his passions was playing dominos and cooking the best BBQ ribs you ever tasted. His family and friends lived for the moments he would BBQ.
Perhaps, one of his greatest successes has been the establishment of an Income Tax Service in the heart of South Seattle, M&M Income Tax and White Reality for over a decade. Business started out small with just a few hundred clients and grew to almost 2,000 clients with the dedication of his business partner and staff. Frank was a staple in the neighborhood, with many Black-owned businesses in the Rainier corridor. A testament to the sense of trust and community that was cultivated by M&M Income Tax Service was the droves of individuals of every ethnicity who piled into the small waiting room patiently waiting to have their taxes completed. One could hear children chattering, see food being brought in by clients, and hear side phone conversation about what was on the television. The smiles and laughter of friends and family united everyone in that small space. Despite the mayhem at times, Frank could never pass up an opportunity to offer his sound, often eccentric advice and wisdom to whomever might be sitting at his desk. He was well respected as a businessman and adored by many.
Frank was surrounded by the love and support of his friends, family and his life partner Mildred Dade. Frank is survived by his former wife, Josephine Coleman; three daughters, Joycelyn Thomas, Frankie White and Malitka White of Seattle; five grandchildren, Patrice Thomas, Robert Thomas, Jamaal Thomas, Aisa Thomas and Ebony Thomas of Seattle; one great-grandson, Jamaal Thomas, Jr. of Seattle; his namesake and uncle, 109 year old Frank Levingston of Lake Charles, LA; brothers, Samuel White and Isaac White of Seattle; sisters, Naomi Wells of Shreveport, LA, Ruth Lomax of Seattle and a host of relatives friends.
His parents Leon White and Corene Levingston preceded Frank in death.
Viewing will be held at BONNEY-WATSON Washington Memorial Funeral Home, 16445 International Blvd., SeaTac, WA on Friday, 12/05 from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Services at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 1634 – 19th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122 will begin at 10:00 am on Saturday, December 6th, 2014. A Repass will be held directly after service and includes a meal. Interment will follow at Evergreen-Washelli Abbey View Cemetery, Brier, WA.
Flowers may be sent to Bonney Watson. Please send any monetary donations to the home of Frank’s daughter, Frankie White 1800 Grant Ave South Unit B2, Renton, WA 98055. If you have any further inquiries contact Frank’s daughter, Joycelyn Thomas at 206-852-1234.
Our family would like to express our deepest gratitude to all of you who have expressed your condolences and offered your support. We appreciate the gestures of love. We look forward to celebrating his home going celebration with you.
May God continue to bless you during this difficult time.
Our sincerest condolences to the family. Uncle Frank was a great example of a go getter. Thats what i remember most about him was his pursuit of execellence. May he rest in peace. Love to all
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My prayers are with the family. May God comfort you, give you strength, and give you peace that passeth all understanding.
Mr White (Dad)I will miss you and your awesome advice.
Joycelyn, Frankie, Malitka; John, Naomi, Ruth and Samuel:
We extend our heartfelt sympathy and prayers. Frank exemplified the Levingston/White legacy in every way. May his love for family and quest for excellence remain in your hearts forever.
Cousin Frank REST IN PEACE
R.I.P. Uncle Frank
God Bless you Uncle Frank your BBQ rib recipe will live on as well as your loving spirit.
May you rest in peace Frank,
You have raised a great family. We are honored to have known them and proud to be part of your family…
Attila
Rest in peace, Mr. White. You were always friendly and kind to me, from my childhood days when I spent so much time at your house visiting my best friend, Joycelyn, to going to Sonics games with you and your daughters, to seeing you at family celebrations, dressed dapper, and serving up memories while you grilled wonderful food for your family and friends. You live on through your family, especially your loving daughters.
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of one of my dear classmates from Charles H. Brown High School, Class of 1960. I will forever treasure the memories of Frank White. The entire family will be in my Prayers. Remember if God bring it to you, He will get you through it. Keep the Faith!
My condolence to all the family. No words but the words of god can comfort & heal. Stay strong in god & he will see you through. God bless you and we are praying for you for guidance. I regret that we could not have more time with each other because of circumstances. I hope to keep in touch in the future. Your cousin (1st)
To the family you have our deepest sympathy ,classmates of 1966,Love and prayers.
To the Family,
May the love of Jesus give you comfort and keep you with hope as we look forward seeng our beloved one’s in that great Morning.
Joycelyn, Frankie, and Malitka my deepest sympathy to you as you mourn the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. May God bless you and give you strength.
Dear Family,We Want to gave our little prayer.
Prayer for the Souls in Purgatory
O gentle Heart of Jesus, ever present in the
Blessed Sacrament, ever consumed with burning
love for the poor captive souls in Purgatory,
have mercy on them.
Be not severe in Your judgments, but let some
drops of Your precious Blood fall upon the
devouring flames.
and, Merciful Savior, send Your angels to conduct
them to a place of refreshment, light and peace . Amen
To my dear cousin, my perspective looking from a distance:
There was a man that had a sheep. The sheep was furry and black. One day someone stole the sheep. The man searched frantically for his sheep but could not find it. The thief was aware of the owners desire to find his sheep. In order to cover the theft of the sheep the thief decided to shear the fur from the sheep on one side. He would then pass through the town carrying the sheep with the sheared side showing. The man entered the town and searched door to door. When he asked one man if he had seen his furry sheep, the man said, I saw a man carrying a sheep through the town but the side I saw was shaven.
Let me tell you about the side I saw of cousin Frank.
I saw a man born of parents of modest means but seeking higher education. I saw a man not just able to appreciate higher education but was able to achieve it. I saw a man of strength, able to transport himself to a place where he didn’t see many people who looked like him. He didn’t have role models in this place so he operated on his vision. In spite of all the obstacles he was able to build a life, family, business and leave a legacy for his family. I saw a man that loved his family and was a gracious host to anyone visiting him. He could not do enough to make his family and friends find comfort in his surroundings.
As a cousin I see the legacy and received this generosity. This makes me proud to say you were my first cousin.
You will be missed but your legacy will forever
Love You,
Brenda, Helen and Joan
I extend my prayers and condolences to Mr. White’s family. I will miss my annual visits and conversations with him. He rendered a valuable service to me and to so many in the community of which he was a part. Seattle has lost an icon in the community.
My condolence to Frank White’s family. It brings sadness to my heart, as I remember the moments Frank and I shared at Brown High School, Class of 1960. Also, the class reunions that we have attended and fellowship together. My prayers shall be for the entire White family during this time of sadness.
Love,
Willie and Margaret Woodfork Phillips
To the family of Mr,White, I wanted to let you all know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Mr.White, was my Tax Man for about 15 years, he was a beautiful soul. Always think about something happy or funny, it will make you smile.
To the White Family:
My thoughts and prayer’s are with you all. May God produce you peace during this time and after.
Peace and Blessings!
Sylvia Cooper
To the family. Frank was a member of our class of 1960. We enjoyed many reunions together. He hosted the 2012 reunion. We will always remember his generosity during our stay in Seattle.He will be missed. We all loved him. We pray for the family to continue strength to go forward. REST IN PEACE FRANK.
Shirley Dennis and the CLASS OF 1960 from Brown High School.
Our condolences and prayers to the family, may God bless and strengthen you all.
Praying for peace and comfort for the family.
Our Prayers are with you and your family. May God continue to strengthen you during this time. He’s an Awesome God.
Love,
Randy & Dinah Craig
Our prayers are with you all. God bless you.
To the White family, I just am sending my condolences to you during your time of bereavement. May God continue to give you strength.
Tara Dancy
To Joycelyn and family, AARTH Ministry’s staff and board offer our deepest condolences and pray that God continues to comfort you and your family as He bring peace and healing.
Rev. Mary Diggs-Hobson
My thoughts and prayers are with you and family. May God continue to bless you and keep you in his care.
We are praying for your family that God will comfort you in these times.
To: Jocelyn and all the Family: May you all find peace in the joys you shared during the lifetime of Mr. White. In time of sorrow, I often think of some fun thing that was shared in the life of a love one, this helps me get through the pain of the loss. My prayers for comfort to you all during this painful fime.
Frankie Manning
Dear Family of Frank White,
When I heard of the passing of your Father it brought back memories of when we were neighbors so long ago. Those were the days. I pray that your memories will comfort you during this difficult time.
With Love,
Cyliene Montgomery
Uncle Frank,
Having the courage to speak on what you want to say, It was never at bay. To think before thee speak one can only keep.
They say wise, they say character… on people.who knew you full of laughter.
One day we would see you again with your enormous grin, being at peace we see, from indeed we morn in the thought of lost
But from heaven you smile down to bring out the sun to heat the ground
You see our eyes are red and flush,when we fell your presence you say hush…hush it will be alright
He is not saying farwell but tah-tah for now. May God bless thee, friends and family
—- I.M.J
My heart goes out to my lifelong friends/family.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. May sweet memories of your loved one comfort and sustain you
Love ,
Charlotte M Ruff
My condolences to the family. Mr Frank was truly a blessing to the community.
My condolences thoughts and prayers go out to the white family. I truly enjoyed the experience and time spent working with Frank. Your father is an amazing person and will be truly missed.
To the White Family, today I received the message that I was not expecting! The loss of Uncle Frank, he was an amazing person that I love very dearly. I have known him for years from preparing my taxes and other business needs. Today my heart is broken but God had a beautiful that he taken to add to the garden of life. May God strengthen you all today and everyday.
RIP
UNCLE FRANK
Frank was the greatest man I ever meet in my life. He was a friend and my tax man for over twenty years after he took over Mrs King’s clients. I truly loved Frank White and will always miss him. He helped everyone.