Gerold (Herold) Gene White
02/23/1939 - 11/01/2025
Obituary For Gerold (Herold) Gene White
Gerold (Herold) Gene White, 86, of Live Oak,
Florida, went home to the Lord on Saturday,
November 1, 2025.
Born February 23, 1939, in Hazel, Kentucky,
Gerold was the son of the late John G. and Ruby
Bailey White. The family later moved to Live Oak,
Fl, where Gerold grew up and considered home.
He served his country honorably in the United
States Army.
Gerold's life was a testament to his passion for
music and entertainment. A talented country
music artist, he cut three albums and numerous
singles throughout his career, notably charting
with “Country in DC” and “Love Can.” He toured
extensively, performing his renowned Elvis show
for thousands in venues from Nashville to the
Golden Nugget in Las Vegas.
After a life on the road, he and his family settled in the Moline, Illinois, area, where he owned,
operated, and performed nightly in his popular nightclubs, Maverick I and Maverick II, even landing his own television show on WOC TV.
Moving back home to Live Oak, Fl after retiring from the entertainment world, Gerold became a Posse and Auxiliary member of the Suwannee County Sheriff’s
Department. Although in retirement, his love for the music industry continued through music
production with his company, Maverick Productions, in McAlpin, Florida.
Beyond his professional life, Gerold was a man of diverse interests. He found joy in hunting, fishing,
racing his “HillBilly II” dragster and playing cards with his “coffee club boys.” He was also proud to be
a “brother by another mother” to his lifelong friend, Govan Knight.
Gerold was preceded in death by his parents, John and Ruby, and his beloved wife, Ruth Anne White.
He is survived by his children: Audie White, Windell (Randi) White, Michael (Emma) White, Kenny
(Lizbeth) Setser, Tana Letson, and Sharmon (Scott) Lenth. He also leaves behind his siblings, William
(Lori) White, Richard (Wanda) White, John (Brenda) White, and Elizabeth (Paul) Halloran, as well as 11
grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and another great-grandchild expected any day.
A celebration of Gerold's life will be held at the Wellborn Baptist Church in Wellborn, Florida, on
Saturday, November 22 nd . Visitation with friends and family at 10:00 a.m., Celebration of Life service
at 11:00 am, followed by lunch in the fellowship hall. Donations to the Wellborn Baptist Church are
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