Walter "Allen" White

Walter Allen White, native of St. Gabriel, resident of Sunshine, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at the age of 78. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, attended trade school, a member of Local 995 and a retired electrician from Georgia Pacific. He was a devout Catholic, driven by his faith, and said the rosary almost daily. His humor and infectious personality were center stage anytime he entered a room. He was a loving husband, a warm-hearted Father, and a caring friend. He loved sports especially anything LSU (Geaux Tigers!). He is survived by his wife, Loretta Crochet White; 1 daughter, Jill White Young; 5 sons, Robert (Tisha), Douglas (Kristin), Craig (Tanisha), David (Adrienne) and Aaron (Katie); brother Louis Ray; 17 grandchildren, Mistie (Charles), Allen Michael, Dyllan, Devin, Payton, Lane (Kimberly), Jordan, Brennan, Colin, Carrigan, Alexis, Hunter, Parker, Kelsey, Gunner, Brady and Jude; 4 great grandchildren, Kayleigh, Haeden, Owen and Collin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Louis White and Enerva Savoie White; brothers, Shirlyn, Eugene and Alvin and sister, Irene Gillespie. Visitation will be held at St. Gabriel Catholic Church on Thursday, March 14, 2019 from 9AM until Mass at 11AM. Inurnment will follow at St. Gabriel Catholic Church cemetery. You may leave words of condolences to the family at www.oursofh.com. Ourso Funeral Home of Gonzales is in charge of arrangements.