Bro. Terry Lee White, 76, of Columbia, KY went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 18, 2026. He was born on March 9, 1950 in Atlanta, Georgia, the chosen son of Thomas Horace and Sybil White. He has now joined them in heaven along with his special Uncle Dan and Aunt Agnes Stephenson who were more like grandparents to him, as he never knew his own.
He was also preceded in death by his father-in-law, Robert Manuel; mother-in-law, Betty Manuel; and brother-in-law, Bob Manuel.
Terry received his high school diploma from Woodward Academy in College Park, GA and went to Cincinnati Bible Seminary where he received a B.A. in Christian Ministries. He then attended The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY where he received his Doctor of Theology degree.
Throughout his life, Bro. Terry White stayed true to his Lord Jesus Christ putting God first, others second and himself last. He looked forward to every Sunday so he could share God’s word. He gave a lot of thought to what his message might be each Sunday so his congregation might learn and continue to grow and mature in their personal relationship with Christ.
Terry faithfully served the Lord for over 50years, beginning at Coffee Creek Christian Church in Paris Crossing, IN (2½ yrs), Peachtree City Christian Church, Peachtree City, GA (2½ yrs), Fleming Christian Church, Augusta, GA (10 yrs), Columbia Christian Church (31 yrs) and after retirement, Tabernacle Christian Church (4 yrs), both in Columbia, KY.
SURVIVORS:
His wife of 53 years: Marci Manuel White
1 brother: Steve White of Kennesaw, GA
3 children: Benjamin Lee (Andrea) White of Brown County, IN, Joey Lee (Elizabeth) White of Columbia and Rebekah (Todd) McDaniel of Frankfort, KY
5 grandchildren: Carter Lee, Alivia, Makayla, William, and Charlotte Leigh
Brother-in-law: Dean (April) Manuel
Sister-in-law: Pamela Manuel
A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and his Columbia Christian Church family
Funeral Service: Monday, June 22, 2026 at 11:00amCT at Columbia Christian Church with Bro. John Davis, Bro. Adam Shepard and Bro. Dean Manuel officiating
Burial: Columbia Cemetery
Visitation: Sunday from 4:00pm-8:00pmCT and Monday after 8:00amCT at Columbia Christian Church
Pallbearers: Steve White, Ritchie Moore, Wyman Dressel, Carter White, Todd McDaniel, Dean Manuel and Will McDaniel
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to Columbia Christian Church for a future scholarship fund for young men entering the ministry.
Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
