Ronald Keith White

Ronald Keith White, 51, of Talbott passed away Tuesday, May 30th, 2023, at Fort Sanders Medical Center. He was the son of Fred & Barbara White. He was preceded in death by his father, but was a devoted son to his mother and continued to care for her through the end of his life.

He is survived by his mother, Barbara White; children Brittni Cockrum (Kyle Long), Ashli Evans (RT Helms), and Dylan White (Danni); his precious dog Sadie whom he loved dearly; siblings Robin White, Steve White, Janice Talley (Russell), and Fred White (Pam); nephew Shane White (Alicia); niece Chesney White; great-nephews Josh & Tony White, along with several other special loved ones.

Keith was the kind of man that only comes along once in a lifetime. He was one of the kindest and most generous people you would have ever had the pleasure to meet, and he never met a stranger. His family loved him dearly but know that he will also be loved and missed by countless others due to his life long devotion to his music through which he met some of his dearest life long friends.

He could never truly know how much his music meant to those he shared it with, and it is a comfort to know that so many people continue to exist to share good memories of him with his children, family, and others who didn’t have the privilege of knowing him personally.

His children’s hope is that anyone who has ever created or shared music with Keith during his life will continue to honor his memory anytime they pick up a guitar or hear a song that reminds them of him.

A private memorial service will be held for family at a later date. In lieu of flowers or contributions to the family they ask that donations be made to The Joy of Music School of Knoxville, TN or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Anyone wishing to share a condolence for the family may do so at https://www.laycock-hobbs.com/obituaries/ronald-white. Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home in Athens is in charge of the arrangements.