Paul David White

It is with both joy and a heavy heart that we celebrate the passing of our father, Paul David White who died in Arlington, Texas on June 5th, 2025, surrounded by his extended family. He was born July 23rd, 1942, in Dallas Texas.

Dad was a loving father and husband, fisherman, craftsman, being accomplished at blowing glass and woodworking, avid reader, and lover of history. He worked for the bulk of his career as an estimator and engineer at Federal Sign Company, the largest sign company in the world. Of note, he introduced computer automation to the estimating process in the 1980’s.

He will be best remembered for his cunning sense of humor which showed through even in the last hours of his life. He battled Stage 3 Metastatic Melanoma in his 50’s and survived due to the excellent medical care he received at MD Anderson Hospital. He developed aggressive prostate cancer over 10 years ago, which ultimately was the cause of his death.

He is preceded in death by his wife and our mother, Linda G. White, his mother Mary Elizabeth Sims, father John David White, Sr. His brother Benny White, Sr. and his wife Marilyn White, and their son Benny “Bubba” White, Jr., his brother John “Johnny” David White, Jr., his daughters Teresa and Barbara White, our aunt Inez White, and our brother Samuel E. Rodriguez.

He is survived by daughters Kelli White, Lisa Baker and her husband Jeff Baker. Son Bryan White and his wife Denise White, Grand Children Amber Butler and her Husband Paul Butler and great grandchildren Max, PJ and Sophia, Andrew White, Thomas White, Jennifer White, Dwayne Bishop and his wife Brandy Bishop, Kevin Bishop, Jason Ireland, Justin Baker, Josh Baker, Brothers Marion White, Robert White Sr., and Forest Sims and his wife Lisa Sims, Sister Phyllis White Alva and Her Husband Jeff Alva, Maria Rodriguez, Sarah Rodriguez, and scores of nieces, nephews and extended family.

The family wishes to thank Hospice Care Partners in Arlington and especially Gary Gonzalez, RN, Rob Weleba RN, and Nakizito Kazigo, MD for their help in making Dad’s last few months as good as they could be.

We also want to recognize the staff at The Waterford on Cooper in Arlington Texas. Especially the Director of Nursing, Receptionist, Administrator and the whole staff for a job well done. Thanks so much for your support, excellence and professionalism in providing care for our Dad.

A private memorial service will be held by the family.