Religious Studies professor J. Daniel White has died

J. Daniel White Jr., a professor in the Department of Religious Studies, died on June 12.

Born June 21, 1945, in Franklin County, White graduated from Campbell College. He completed a Ph.D. in South Asia Religions, Languages and Literature from the University of Pennsylvania in 1971 and joined UNC Charlotte that same year. During his career, he was a prolific presenter and writer on Indian history, religions and customs. Colleagues also noted his dedication to discovering and nurturing talented scholars.

A memorial service will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, June 23, at Myers Park Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Myers Park Baptist Church’s Youth Department, 1900 Queens Road, Charlotte, N.C., 28207 or to UNC Charlotte, 9201 University City Blvd., Charlotte, N.C., 28223, Attn: Ali Dubois, writing in the ledger: J. Daniel White Scholarship.

Click here to read White’s obituary.