Deceased Name: Donald O. White

© Brown's Funeral Service

Submitted by: Jo Aguirre

Donald O. White entered this life on September 8, 1938 born to Edd E. and Juanita Paddock White. On August 15th in Oklahoma City, Donald went home to be with his Lord and Savior at the age of 76 years, 9 months and 7 days.

Don is survived by his loving wife, Diana of the home; children, James Owen White and wife Cindy of Piedmont, OK, Richard Edd White and wife Celeste of Troy, MT, Sheri Lynn Neale and husband David of Salt Lake City, UT, Jennifer Lynn Crane of Durant; sister Geneva Shults and husband Joe of Durant; grandchildren, Whitney Rose White, Jordan James White, Conner Owen White, Skylar Don Neale, Ciera Nichole Neale, Kailey Nicole Crane; along with numerous nieces, nephews and other family and friends.

A Veteran of Foreign War, serving in the United States Army for 26 years in the Medical field, Donald was awarded the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart for his dedicated service and bravery. Living in Bryan Co. for most of his life, Donald graduated with a Masters Degree in Business Administration. After serving in the Military, Donald worked for Indian Health services for 10 years. Donald was also an Entrepreneur in many businesses including farming, ranching and breeding animals. On June 18, 2001 in Oklahoma City, Donald and Diana Phillabaum were united in marriage. Donald was a member of the Masonic Lodge, 32nd Degree Scottish Rite, Shriners, Gideon and the VFW. In his free time, Donald enjoyed the outdoors, meeting new people and spending time with his family and friends. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Durant.

Don is preceded in death by his parents, Edd E. and Juanita White; grandparents, E.O. and Kitty "Pound" White, William H. and Gertude Long Paddock.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Donald will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, August 21, 2015 at the First Baptist Church in Durant with Rev. Anthony Williams and Rev. James Robinson officiating.

Interment will follow with Full Military Honors at Gethsemane Cemetery in Caddo.

Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home on Thursday, August 20th from 6-8 PM.