of Higden, AR
December 2, 1949 - February 22, 2025
Ronnie Earl White, beloved father, son, and brother, passed away surrounded by his children and family on Saturday, February 22, 2025 in Clinton, Arkansas at the age of 75. Ronnie leaves behind a lifetime of cherished memories, a family that loved him immensely and a multitude of friends.
Ronnie was born on December 2, 1949 in New Albany, Mississippi to Barbara and Edward White. Ronnie moved to Aberdeen, Mississippi in 1963 and lived there until he moved to West Helena, Arkansas in 1968. Ronnie worked for the Missouri Pacific Railroad in Helena, Arkansas for many years. He left the railroad to pursue a career in law enforcement.
Ronnie inherited a love of law enforcement from his father who had a long career in the field as well. Ronnie started his law enforcement career as a police officer with the West Helena Police Department. He went on to become the Chief of Police in Elaine, Arkansas. Former Sheriff Kenneth Winfrey presented Ronnie with an opportunity to join the Phillips County Sheriff's Department as a deputy where he served for many years. Ronnie was elected Sheriff & Collector of Phillips
County in 2000 and served the residents of Phillips County until he retired in 2012. Ronnie had a passion for law enforcement and the citizens of Phillips County. Ronnie was well known for his larger-than-life personality. He always had a joke or funny story to tell and was best remembered for his comical phrases.
Ronnie was preceded in death by his son, Robbie Earl White; his parents, Barbara and Edward White and his grandparents, Zula Hood, Hansel Henderson and Laura and Luther White.
Ronnie is survived by his daughter, Renee White Stingley (Nixon); three sons, Jason White, Ronnie Earl White, Jr. (Nicole) and Collin White (Hayley); three grandsons, Nick Stingley, Preston Stingley and Karter White; two siblings, Bobby White (Debbie) and Laura White; his partner and companion, Carolyn Slane and his beloved dog, Fizzy.
A celebration of life service will be held at Faith Outreach Church in West Helena, Arkansas on Friday, February 28, 2025. Visitation will be held at 12:00 pm with a service to follow at 1:00 pm.
Relatives and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.
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11 Condolence(s)
Patricia Treadwell
Monday, March 3, 2025
So sorry to hear this , a very good friend, the best officer, always with a smile and a helping hand, you will be missed by many, go fly high.
Brian & Patricia Hunter
Friday, February 28, 2025
Renee & Nixon -
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jen Jenkins
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Sading my heart to here the loss of our sheriff. Ronnie white... I will remember him with that big smile an always a ear too listen he was a easy person to talk to about anything .he always had a joke to tell an make ya laugh .RIP my friend ya go fly high with your golden wings ya will be miss dearly my friend.....Ronnie was a man who would help anyone he had that kinda love for everyone .
Mickie Cox
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Sorry to hear of the passing of Sheriff Ronnie, he was a wonderful man and it has been a honor to know him and call him a friend. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Prayers of peace and comfort.
Vickie Chuchmuch
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
My prayers and love to all. God Bless
Linda Rose
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
I am sorry to hear about the loss of Ron’s dad and Nicole’s father-in-law. Prayers for the family during this very difficult time.
James Mayfield
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
So sorry about sheriff white he was a good Man I’m glad I got the chance to meet and work for him as long as I did may your soul rest in peace and praying for his family and children.
Billy and Susan J Amos Jr
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
He will be missed, very good Man. Help me and my family a lot of times. Prayers for the family and friends.
Rachel L. Branson
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Nick, sending my condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. Rachel
Danny and Roxie Wilson
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
We were so sorry to hear this. Our thoughts and prayers to all of you.
Danny & Roxie
Skip Scarbrough
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Rest well Ronnie. Your family will be in our prayers.