Benjamin C. White

Benjamin White, age 27, died unexpectedly on January 1, 2018.
Ben graduated from Firestone High School in 2008 and Ohio University in 2012. He was employed at Akron Legal News for two years as Associate Editor. In May of 2017, he graduated from Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, cum laude. In October he began his career at Jones Day in Cleveland.
Ben's formative years were spent at Summit Christian School, where the teachers and staff guided him through his spiritual and academic growth. They encouraged his thirst for knowledge, which was never-ending.
He loved his family in Akron, Canton, Cincinnati, and beyond and treasured the time he had together with them. His parents, John and Carol, and his extended family will miss him dearly. He loved and remained close to his high school friends - Zeff, Alex, Mike, Sam and countless others who enriched his life. He so much enjoyed his time at Jones Day and all the people he worked with. The staff at Akron Legal News, especially Susie (Jim), were so helpful and encouraging as he began his pursuit of Law.
There will be no calling hours. Instead, may we suggest that you gather together with family or friends and share the happy memories you had with Ben - his great sense of humor, love of sports, love for the law, and a good healthy debate. No flowers, please. Instead, show acts of kindness and love toward others. Ben would have liked that. To share a Memory or Send a Condolence visit the Tribute Wall at www.billowfuneralhomes.com (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel)