AREA OBITUARIES -- RICHARD "RICK" WHITE II

His friends called him “Mayor”

by Emily White

On July 24, 1960, God broke the mold when Richard “Rick” Harold White II was brought into this world. His parents Mariane (Wertz) White and Richard H. White M.D. were blessed with their third child.

Rick grew up in Hickman, Kentucky with his sisters, Melissa “Deica” Croom and Cynthia Anne “C.A.” Mora. He graduated from Fulton County High School in 1978 - where his extracurricular activities included having a good time. Boy, did Rick know how to have a good time! He had many stories of his colorful adventures from back in those days.

On July 25, 1991 - a day after his 31st birthday he became the proud father of Emily “Emy” Danielle White. He was good at anything he ever tried, but he was best at being a dad. From the time she was a pup, he had her out in the Mississippi River. They spent many of their days together on that river and at their home on Roper School road. They made the best memories out at that old house in Rush Creek. He had The Shed - a weight room that he and his friend Richard Jones had made into their sanctuary. They would lift weights, crack open a few cold ones, crank up the stereo and cheer for Emy as she skated laps around the shed. They built bonfires - a lot of bonfires - where they would all howl into the peaceful surroundings of woods and stars. There was never a dull moment with Rick and as a dad, he never missed a beat.

Rick was very down to Earth and a country boy through and through. He was an excellent fisherman, hunter, and cook. He loved music - the louder, the better.

He took pride in all the vehicles he owned over the years, especially his beloved motorcycle, “Blacky.” He had many interesting jobs throughout this life, but wastewater treatment was his specialty for nearly 30 years. He worked for both the City of Hickman and the City of Fulton.

The latter part of his life was spent in Fulton, Kentucky. Many of those were with his love and friend, Kathy “Kat” Godfrey. He loved Kat very much and she loved him very much too - she must have to put up with him for so long. But, if you knew him, you couldn’t help but love him. He had a one-of-a-kind sense of humor and a very caring nature. He lived his life the way he wanted and he had a world of fun.

Rick passed away on November 24, 2021. To celebrate his life, a service is being held at Hornbeak Funeral Chapel in Fulton, Kentucky on December 2nd. Visitation hours are from 4-6 p.m. with a memorial service to follow at 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, The City of Fulton will have a Memorial Christmas Toy Drive in his honor located downtown.

He will be deeply missed by all who knew him, and if you knew him - come share a story or two.