H.D. White passes...
Brothers,

Today I attended the funeral of H. D. White, Sr. in Athens.  The funeral was a small, private service with immediate family and close friends present.  Although the service was private, Mrs. Pauline White assured us that all AGR brothers were welcome to attend the service as part of Harold's extended family.  Active chapter brothers, alumni, regional, and national AGR directors attended the service.  - (Ken Jones)

DeLynne Satimore (his daughter), H. D. White Jr., and Wilbur Mull spoke at the funeral and each of them shared with us recollections of why H. D. White was loved by so many.  I wish I could share their heartfelt comments in full.  H. D. Jr. said that although his father had contributed much to AGR, he still wanted to do more.  He truly believed in the fraternal bond.

As AGR's we all knew how much H. D. White meant to Alpha Gamma Rho but he was so much more than just an AGR.  He was a true leader in every facet of his life.  I have attached his obituary below that lists some of his many accomplishments and services.

Mrs. White made arrangements so that memorial contributions can be made in honor of H. D. White to AGR.  Several years ago, a leadership scholarship named in honor of H. D. White was announced by the Educational Foundation.  This scholarship will recognize leadership in the chapter, on campus, and elsewhere by active AGR brothers.  Information is listed below about how to submit a contribution.

No one can replace H. D. White.  He was the foundation of our chapter as surely as the new concrete foundation that was poured last week in the ongoing renovation.  Now he has passed the torch to us.  Together, we can build on his foundation and continue to build better men.  By continuing and growing our brotherhood, we will honor H. D. White.            

Athens - Harold D. White, a resident of Athens since 1941, passed away Thursday, February 19 2004 at the age of 93.

A native of Gordon County, Mr. White was the son of the late James Harvey White and Clora Metcalf White. He married Pauline Burson White in 1935 in Monroe, GA, and they celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary last year.
Mr. White performed his undergraduate work at the University of Georgia and his graduate work at Iowa State University. He instructed and supervised research and taught engineering courses for more than 41 years and was accorded the title of Professor Emeritus at the University of Georgia.

Mr. White was active in community affairs through his affiliation with Rotary International and the Council on Aging, as well as teaching Sunday School and serving on the Board of Deacons of the First Baptist Church of Athens.
He was very active in Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity where he served in various positions locally and nationally, including Past National Grand President. Mr. White was inducted into the fraternity's Hall of Fame; and just recently, he was selected as one of the Alpha Gamma Rho Brothers of the Century.

Mr. White was founder and Past President of Professional Engineers and Associates, P.C.; Past Vice President of Econo Engineering; Past President, Northeast Chapter, Georgia Society of Professional Engineers; Former State Director, Georgia Society of Professional Engineers; and a Life Fellow in the Georgia Society of Professional Engineers as well as the National Society of Professional Engineers. With regard to the American Society of Agricultural Engineers, he was a former Chairman of the Georgia Section, Past President of the Southeast Section, American Society of Agricultural Engineers, and a Life Fellow. Mr. White had the honor of being selected as the Host-Leader for the First United States People-to-People Goodwill Tour of Western Europe and the Soviet Union for Agricultural Engineers.

Mr. White was a member of Gamma Sigma Delta, Aghon, Gridon, Phi Kappa Phi, Sigma Xi, Who's Who in Education, Who's Who in Engineering, Who's Who in the South and Southeast, and Who's Who in Technology.
Survivors include his wife, Pauline Burson White of Athens; a son and daughter-in-law, Douglas and Terrie White of Suwanee, GA; a daughter, DeLynne Satimore, of New Orleans, LA; grandchildren: Jonathan White and Jason White; and a brother, Donald White of Winder, GA.

A private funeral is planned. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jonathan White, Wilbur Mull, Bobby Burton, Dr. Ed Law, Rex Childs and Noble Ruler Alpha Gamma Rho, John Sineath.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Athens First Baptist Church, 355 Pulaski Street, Athens, GA 30601 or the Alpha Eta Educational Foundation of AGR (H. D. White Scholarship) 1396 Jessica Lane, Lawrenceville, GA 30043.

AGR house being renovated...
The new year started off with the AGR house renovation project. Check out the photos on the photo page to see the progress of the project. The house should be completed in the fall of 2004.