David Andrews Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 (edited) Jack White was, and is, a valuable asset to any discussion of events and history in Dallas, and the same to consideration of assassination-related photography. He was generous, kind, and supportive, here and in other collegial involvements. He made his mark, in the specific and in the ethos of research. I wish I could have gotten together a project that he could have contributed to. When I Imagined a TBSD book, edited from several scholars' work, Jack White's name was at the head of the wish list. God bless you, Jack. We are further away by your passing. Yet, in time, we will be nearer our ends for your being. Edited June 20, 2012 by David Andrews Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Jeffries Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 This is very sad news. I regret not ever meeting Jack White. His research into the JFK assassination, 9/11, the Apollo hoax and other areas will live on. It was an honor to communicate with him on this and other forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Knight Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Apparently it's official...here's the link to Jack's obituary in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dfw/obituary.aspx?n=jack-d-white&pid=158121627&fhid=4250 Jack D. White, 85, passed away Monday, June 18, 2012. Funeral: 3:30 p.m. Thursday in Mount Olivet Chapel. Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation: 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Mount Olivet Funeral Home. Memorials: Those desiring to honor Jack's memory may contribute to a TCU Journalism Department scholarship fund or a charity of choice . Jack was born Jan. 17, 1927, in San Angelo, moving to Fort Worth with his parents, John Nathan White and Billie Lorena Dumas White, shortly after his birth. Graduating from Carter-Riverside High School in 1944, he worked briefly for the Fort Worth Press covering high school sports under the legendary sports editor H.H. "Pop" Boone. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy during World War II and while serving attended Stanford University in the ROTC program. Discharged in 1946, Jack entered Texas Christian University, graduating in 1949 with a B.A. in journalism and began an advertising career as copywriter and art director at Yates Advertising Agency. In 1954, he joined Witherspoon and Ridings Public Relations Agency, which later became Witherspoon and Associates, as the firm's first art director. During his 27 years with the agency he rose to vice president, executive art director, personnel manager and part owner. He specialized in design and photography. Although he had photographed the city since the 1950s, he began collecting Fort Worth photographs seriously in 1972 when Witherspoon was planning the 100th anniversary for one of its clients and he was in charge of acquiring copies of historical prints of Fort Worth. After the event he took care to preserve all the exhibit materials and during the next 20 years he reproduced other client's historical photographs and took hundreds of pictures to add to the collection. Jack retired from Witherspoon in 1981 and formed his own company, Jack White Enterprises, specializing in free-lance art and photography. In 1984, taking two partners, the firm's name changed to VJS Companies. In 1991, he again became a sole proprietor. Because of his interest in Fort Worth history, he spearheaded a group of local historians and launched an internet website, which he named "The Way We Were," to display and research old photos of the city. Another of Jack's interest has been the study of the John F. Kennedy assassination, serving as a photographic consultant to the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Assassinations during its hearings, as well a consultant on the JFK film. He produced two videotapes on his photographic studies of the assassination and developed a slide lecture, while contributing his research to books and professional journals. Jack's collection of JFK assassination books and materials and his old Fort Worth photographs have been donated to UTA Library's Special Collections where they are accessible to those interested. Jack married the former Sue Benningfield in 1969 and in 1977 they were instrumental in reactivating their neighborhood home owners association. He served as president for several years. He painted many works of art which hang in private collections and adorn the walls of his modern home, as well as a large painting of the Fort Worth skyline on display at the Fort Worth Public Library. He was an avid TCU alumnus and until last year had not missed a home football or basketball game since 1946. He enjoyed yard work and raising tomatoes, which he happily supplied his friends. Survivors: Wife, Sue; cousins, Pat O'Neal of Fort Worth, Laura O'Neal Tauzel of Arlington, Larry O'Neal of Fort Worth, Nancy Robbins of Denton and Shirley Hurley of Haltom City; and a host of wonderful friends. Read more here: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dfw/obituary.aspx?n=jack-d-white&pid=158121627&fhid=4250#storylink=cpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Mitcham Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 (edited) A sad day. May your soul rest in peace. Jack. Thank you for all your efforts over the years. Condolences to Jack's family, Edited June 20, 2012 by Ray Mitcham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Hocking Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Thanks Jack for your many contributions. Rest in peace. Condolences to Jack's family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gil Jesus Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 I am deeply saddened and shocked to hear of the passing of Jack White. He was always friendly and gracious to me and helpful in putting me in touch with other researchers. A real class act who will be sorely missed. Thank You so much for all your help and my most heartfelt condolences go out to Jack's family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Haley Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Sorry to hear this news. RIP Jack . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Adams Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 No one tried any harder than Jack White to find the truth about the assassination of our 35th president. Rest in peace, Mr. White! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie Vegas Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Very sad - our community is poorer without him. Condolences to his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Murphy Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 God speed, Jack White Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernice Moore Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 As a friend has said ...''He was a huge and forceful personality and will be missed as much by those who disagreed with him as those who were his staunch allies. He and I were at odds on a number of occasions, but I hope that he understood that my respect for him never waned..'' And now HE know the answers........Goodbye my very good friend along with a huge Thank You for all the work done,the courage shown and the friendly willing help you gave so very freely...to so very many, ..you have been and will always be missed...our sympathy and love go out to his beautiful Sue......and family...b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Caddy Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&aq=0&oq=Jack+White+in+Ft.+Worth%2c+Te&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4ADRA_enUS409US409&q=jack+white+in+ft.+worth+texas+&gs_upl=0l0l0l16052lllllllllll0&aqi=g1&pbx=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dolva Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 My sincere sympathies to Family and Friends. May he rest in Peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb Junkkarinen Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Heavenly tomatoes. RIP, Jack. And again, thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Wengler Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 RIP Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now