Gary David White was born May 3, 1974, in Germantown Hospital, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was baptized in the faith of Pentecostal. At the age of two, he traveled to San Diego, California with his mother for a visit with their aunt. The “Visit” became “HOME”.
Gary attended Keiler, Bancroft, Freese and Montezuma elementary & middle schools, as well as being educated in a Montessori school. He received many awards for Citizen of the Month, Perfect Attendance, and athleticism. He played AYSO Soccer. As a youth, Gary was enterprising and wanted to work. His first job was as Newspaper Carrier for the San Diego Union (1989) and received The Certificate of Excellence in recognition of outstanding performance, customer service, sales and business practices. He attended Samuel F.B. Morse High in his senior year and continued his education at (ECC), San Diego Community College District and was a Graduate of the “Class of 1993”.
He was a member of the BOMANI DRUMMERS, (A Brotherhood formed through The Rites of Passage Foundation, a coming-of-age program for youth). Gary performed with Teye Sa Thiosanne African Drum & Dance Troupe. He was viewed by many as an Exceptional drummer.
Gary attended Association Technical College, receiving certification as an Electrical & PC Technician (1995); this certification proved resourceful for him as he was hired at U-HAUL as a Wiring Technician.
Gary’s true love was “CARS”! He loved RACING them. Eventually, his DREAM job became “Towing them”! He attended the California Tow Truck Association and completed the Light Duty education program. From the year 2000 to present day, Gary was a tow truck driver, impounding cars for the Sheriff’s Department, private parties, the public, and Tow Yard companies. He whistled when preparing to go to work!
His Final Destination on this plane, was an Impound Yard.
On Monday, August 5, 2024, Gary shed any earthly pain on the grounds of a Tow Yard.
Gary is survived by a wife; Ebony S. Grays-White, a son; Keyrn White-Batiste, a daughter; Khloe White, parents; Marlene D. White-Ackee & Anthony Leon Ackee, and brothers; Kemet Ackee, Anthony Ryan & Andre Dexter Ackee.
