Rev. Dr. Joseph A. White, Jr.

Rev. Joseph Abbott White Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, pastor, and friend, entered eternal rest on May 23, 2025. Born on September 2, 1959, in Kansas City, Missouri, Joseph was the cherished son of the late Joseph A. White Sr. and Willie B. White. Joseph was educated in the Kansas City Public Schools and graduated from the historic Lincoln High School in 1977. As a high school student, he participated in the Upward Bound Program at Rockhurst High School, earning college credits and expanding his academic horizons. He began his collegiate studies at the historically Black Bishop College in Marshall, Texas, and later transferred to Christ Unlimited Baptist Institute, where he earned his degree in 1981. Driven by a call to serve others in times of grief, Joseph pursued studies in Mortuary Science at Kansas City Kansas Community College. He became a certified funeral director in 1992 and dedicated over two decades of compassionate service at Lawrence A. Jones Funeral Home. His professional service extended to several funeral homes across Kansas City, including E.R. Morris Funeral Chapel and Watkins Heritage Chapel. In 2021, Rev. White was honored with an honorary Doctorate of Divinity from Faith Bible College and Seminary, recognizing his lifetime of spiritual leadership and service. Encouraged by his mother to learn the organ, Joseph became a gifted church musician. His love of music and ministry led him to serve at Community Baptist Church in Holiday, Kansas, where he also answered the pastoral call following his father's passing. From 2006 to 2014, he served as the founder and pastor of Agape Worship Center, continuing his legacy of spiritual leadership. Most recently, he served faithfully as an associate minister at Fellowship Right Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Lawrence W. Nevels Sr. A proud and dedicated Mason, Rev. White was deeply involved in Masonic service through the Prince Hall Grand Lodge F. & A.M. of Kansas. He was a 33rd Degree Mason, "Orient Consistory #19, conferred in Detroit, Michigan in 2006. He held numerous leadership roles, including: * Past Worshipful Master, Southgate Lodge #101 * Past Potentate, Koran Temple No. 33 * Past Grand Joshua, State of Kansas He was also a devoted member of the Baptist Ministers Union of Kansas City. Joseph united in marriage with his love Denise D. Hudson-White March 20, 2016. He adored his wife and was Godly proud of his children and grandchildren. They each held a special place in his heart. A passionate teacher and scholar, Rev. White loved leading Bible studies, and enjoyed studying history, politics, and theology in his free time. His life was a testament to faith, service, and family. He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Joseph Sr. and Willie B. White. He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife, Denise Hudson-White; his bonus children, Da’Londa Thomas (Ray); Davoya Marshall (Brandon); Denisha Jones (Willie); and KyLael Jeffries; twelve adored grandchildren; and a host of extended family; church family; brethren; and friends. Rev. Joseph Abbott White Jr. will be deeply missed but his legacy of service, love, and faith will live on in all who knew and loved him. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday June 14, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Fellowship Right Baptist Church 4700 Pittman Road KCMO 64133. Interment: Twelve Gates Memorial Gardens. Visitation: 9:30-11:00 a.m. at the Church. Arrangements entrusted to Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapels. Condolences may be shared on our website lawrenceajones.com

Rev. Dr. Joseph A. White, Jr.

September 2, 1959 - May 23, 2025