Sixty-year tobacco industry veteran, John White, has passed away.

The Swisher International team recently announced the passing of retired employee and friend, John White. White passed away on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016.

White was a 60-year veteran of the tobacco industry. He began his career in 1962 as a territory manager for Swisher and retired in 1997 as vice president of national accounts, but continued to serve as a Good Will Ambassador for the company at conventions and community events for many years past retirement. He will be greatly missed by his Swisher family.