Rudolph White-Bey, the first of Ellis and Rachel White, born on February 16, 1942, in Baltimore, Maryland. Rudolph attended Dunbar Senior High School, where he graduated in February 1960. After he graduated, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he served for four years. He served two years in England, where he played on the base basketball team. Upon his discharge from the military, he worked for Martin Marietta then for the Bendix Corporation. After years with Bendix, he finallly landed his final job with the State of Maryland. He worked for Towson University where he became the supply office supervisor. Due to the strain on his knees, he was forced to retire on medical disability. In 1964 he met and married Mary Jones. From that union came Michael, Michelle, daughter Stacy and son Rudolph Jr. Rudolph also had five other children; Kenny Simms, Lami Height White, Keisha, and Sharda White-Bey, Schnelle Smith-Bey and seven grandchildren. Rudolph was a great son, brother, father and friend. To his mother, he is remembered as a loving, caring person. To his brothers and sister he was a mentor, one we looked to for guidance and direction. As for being a father, this is where he really shined. In this world today where the word ''Father'' sometimes has no meaning, Rudolph stepped up to the plate. There was nothing he wouldn't do for his children. He gave them purpose and understanding of the world in which they were born into. He took on the responsibility of being a single parent, raising Sharda on his own, Rudolph we commend you for this. If he called you a friend, you could count on him to have your back. He would go out of his way to help a friend in need. After several illnesses, Rudoph was called home on March 27, 2007. He leaves to cherish his memory: his mother, Rachel White; one sister, Sheila Wilson; six brothers, Ray McMoy, Vernon, Michael, Ronald and Delroy White; three sons, Kenny, Michael and Rudolph White Jr.; three daughters, Stacy White, Keisha and Sharda White-Bey. He also leaves a great number of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and friends. We the family, ask that you don't make his passing a sad occasion, for that is not what he would want. He had made peace with himself and his God. He knew he was going home to a better resting place. With all our love, we will see each other again one day. Until we meet again, The White Family YOU DON''T KNOW!! DUH