Dr. Jerry Thomas White was born November 20, 1957, to Thomas & Janie (Branch) White in Richmond, Virginia. Jerry graduated from North Carolina State University before earning a Doctorate degree in Psychology from Georgia State University. Jerry married Dawn Gardner and the union was blessed with two children, Amanda and Austin, and later divorced. On October 10, 1993, Jerry was united in marriage to Janice Polk. This marriage was also blessed with two children, Nathan and Emily. Jerry worked for the Justice Department and the FBI, triggering moves to many places throughout the United States, finally settling in Windom. He retired from the FBI in 2008 but continued to teach at various colleges and universities totaling 21 years before retiring in May of 2021 from Northwest Iowa Community College, Sheldon Iowa. During the 'retirement' years, his passion for writing blossomed. He co-authored several spy novels and self-help books and had been working on the fourth installment in the Peter Marker spy series. Jerry was a computer wizard and a professional magician through the Order of Merlin. His passion for motorcycles took him many places. He enjoyed meeting up with his friends of various law enforcement agencies at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally each year and taking many trips with these friends. Jerry is survived by his wife of 28 years, Janice White, of Windom; four children: Amanda (James Spradley) White of Atlanta, GA, Austin (Allie) White of Pocatello, ID, Nathan White of Madison, WI, and Emily White of Madison, WI; three grandchildren: Ayla Maeroff, Axel White, and Archer White; and three siblings: Michael White of Greensboro, NC, Janie (Alfredo) Aristizabl of Fort Lauderdale, FL, and Tomi (James) Bryan of Greensboro, NC. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas & Janie White. Blessed be the memory of Jerry Thomas White.