Donald White

Donald Aaron White was born on November 14, 1943 in Idabel, Ok and passed away at the age of 81 on Friday, February 21, 2025 in Paris Texas. He was the son of TA and Ester White.

Don married the love of his life Rita in 1969 and together they have spent their lives showing others how to love and respect with their whole hearts. They loved each other more than anything and they showed it daily. Together Don and Rita had two daughters, Donita and Judi, but throughout his life Don took care of so many and helped raise more kids than you could count.

He enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, collecting (hoarding, if you will) guns and knives, but more than anything he enjoyed spending time with his family. His grandkids were all he talked about as he was so proud of them. Throughout his life Don has been there for his family, friends, neighbors, and community. He was in the National Guard for four years. He volunteered for Haworth Fire Department. Don worked for Haworth Schools for many years and was a pillar of his community.

Don was so much to so many people, Husband, Father, Papa, Brother, Uncle, Friend, Co-worker and he will be missed by everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. If you were lucky enough to have known him then you know he was a loving husband, father and friend you could always count on.

Predeceased in death by his parents TA and Ester White; daughter Judi Johnson; sister Carmelita; brothers-in-law Jerry Wright, Jerry palmer, Dean George, Ed Wright; sisters-in-law Josie; nephews Michael Don, Johnny, Bub and Tim.

Don leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Rita White; daughter Donita Kegley; five grandchildren Jordan Allen and Caleb of Idabel, OK, Julia Schaffer and Jeremy of Idabel, OK, Jennifer Tutt and Kyler of Haworth, OK, Havana Kegley of Haworth, OK, Justus Kegley of Haworth, OK; twelve great-grandchildren, Braxton, Robert, Jaylee, Karson, Kenzie, Jaxson, Raylee, Oaklynn, Aspen, Easton, Kendon, Locklynn; nieces, nephews, friends and family.

 The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at White Family Funeral Home.

A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at the Missionary Baptist Church in Haworth, OK.

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