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Donald T. White
Friday, April 29, 2005 9:36 AM CDT
Donald T. White, 43, of Fort Smith passed away Monday, April 25, 2005, in Franklin County. He was employed with the U.S. Postal Service and an Army veteran. He was a member of Grand Avenue Baptist Church. He graduated from Northside High School and attended the University of Arkansas, where he received an associate degree. He was an avid hunter and a member of the Black Widows Motorcycle Club.
He is survived by his parents, George M. and Geneva White of Fort Smith; brothers, George M. "Sonny" White Jr. of Fort Smith and John H. White and wife Toni of Fort Smith; niece, Mandolyn Rae White, and nephew, Miller Thomas White, both of Fort Smith.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. today at Grand Avenue Baptist Church. Interment will be at the U.S. National Cemetery under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be James Branch, Rick White, Alan "Tex" Jenson, Dennis Sikma, "Joker" John Quakenbush and Richard Bryant. Honorary pallbearers will be Monty Yoakley and Mike Shelton.
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Tim Chilcott
Donald White's date of death was April 25, 2005. I had a couple of classes with him at NHS, and we also trained uder the same Karate instructor in the early 80's. Donald later did a tour of duty in the Army. When Donald passed away I was on duty the evening of his visitation at Edwards Funeral Home. At this time, I was looking into taking up motorcycling. Donald himself was an avid rider, plus he was a member of a local motorcycle club, and his brother Sonny, owned a local motorcycle shop. When the visitation started, motorcycles rolled and rumbled into the parking lot; with all types of riders, hardcore and general enthusiast alike. I was taken back by the overwhelming support and love for this man and his family. This sealed it for me, and I later became a rider myself. I only wish I could have done it sooner so I could have spent some time getting to know Donald better. Since that time I have developed strong bonds with my fellow riding brothers, and we cherish the memory of all our fallen ones. Rest in Peace Brother Donald, I'll see you on the road again.BWF