James Ronald White, aged 75, of 80 LaVista Drive, Blue Ridge, died August 13, 2016 at Pruitt Health Care, Blue Ridge, following an extended illness.A visitation was held at Akins Funeral Home on Monday, August 15, 2016 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. A memorial service was held Tuesday, August 16 at 2 p.m. at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 7 Ewing Street, Blue Ridge. Interment followed at Copper Ridge Memory Gardens. The Rev. Victor H. Morgan officiated. The following gentlemen served as honorary pallbearers: Drew Davenport, Avery Holloway, Chase Patterson, Will Holloway, Roy Connor, Cadman Robb Kiker III, Will Kiker, Kirk Kiker, Sumner Sapough, Colby McClain, David Patterson, Terry Hill, and Brent Shepherd.Mr. White is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Anne Gilliam White; two daughters and sons-in-law, Katy and Anthony Holloway and Tiffany and David Davenport; sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Doug Patterson; five grandchildren, Avery Holloway, Will Holloway, Anna Holloway, Drew Davenport, and Brianne Davenport; two brothers-in-law, Cadman Robb Kiker, Jr.(wife, Angelia) and Scott Kiker (wife, Marion); and numerous nieces and nephews.Mr. White was retired from Cities Service Corp. and Blue Ridge Housing Authority. He was active in local politics and served a term chairman of the Fannin County Republican Party. A caring person, he dedicated much of his time providing friendship and services to those in need. Mr. White was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Blue Ridge, and a former vestryman and lay reader at St. Mark's Church, Copperhill.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Luke's Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 1821, Blue Ridge, GA 30513. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge is in charge of the arrangements. . SERVICES Visitation Monday, August 15, 2016 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Akins Funeral Home - Blue Ridge 7871 Blue Ridge Drive Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513 Memorial Service Tuesday, August 16, 2016 2:00 PM St. Luke's Episcopal Church 7 Ewing Street Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513