Douglas Lee White

Douglas Lee, as only his Mom could say, grew up in a 1940’s hometown surrounded by family and friends on every street. He and his brothers were well-known and well-remembered for their antics. Many back stories make this hometown worthy of Doug’s ongoing love of being from Fayetteville, NC. Today the four brothers and their sister, Lyndia, are loved and respected in their communities. A little part of Doug’s heart always belonged to his hometown. It was part of his considerable charm.

Doug’s life was well-lived and well-enjoyed. He was a loving husband and father, a loyal companion and brother, a reliable friend and great teller of humorous stories and jokes. Todd and I talked and smiled with tearful, sad hearts as we said good-bye. We remembered his love for life while immediately missing his comforting presence.

Our hearts rejoice because Doug was a man of strong faith who knew he left this earth and immediately entered his eternal home in Heaven with God. Our tears are for the huge space of love and memories this kind and thoughtful man leaves with us. His presence is deeply missed. His integrity and godly spirit added wisdom to his everyday life. Sharing the Bible in word and deed was his passion.

Doug left the core thoughts of his life with his wife, Lois, in his last letter to her. Not one to dwell on his notable accomplishments, Doug wrote straight to the point about the three most important events in his life. Here are his own words (with a little editing):

“My first most important event was in 1959 in my hometown of Fayetteville, NC. My aimless life was forever changed by my belief in the Lord Jesus Christ as my Savior. My friend, Jack Barnes, at Carole Memorial Baptist Church in Fayetteville, shared the scriptures with me. He and other men took the time to mentor me in studying the Bible. This event set me on a lifelong path I will never forget … and do not regret.”

“The second most important event in my life was when I fell in love, yes, at first sight, in the Worship Center of Immanuel Baptist Church in Madrid, Spain. As a charter member of that church, I never suspected who God would place there for me to meet, and later marry. Lois Evelyn you are the light of my life. My wife. My life partner. You loved me with my idiosyncrasies and jokes. You have always stood by me on our 60 plus year journey. You are a wonderful wife and mother.”

“The next major event in my life was the birth of our amazing son, Todd Douglas. He entered this world bright-eyed and curious, ready to experience all he could … and, I must say he did. We loved and cherished him as he developed into the person he is today. Lois, although Todd knows, please remind him of these two things: First, thank him for me for being my son. I love him. I am proud of him. He is my heir of all things both tangible and intangible. Then, tell him this, ‘I love being his Dad!’”

“In closing I would say to Doug the same thing I said on our 50th Anniversary, “My one wish is to have met you sooner so I could have loved you longer.”

Doug in his own wonderful way, left this closing note to me in his letter, “Lois, I love you more than a sack of tangerines!” Some of our family and friends know the back story to his statement. Ask around if you’re curious.Doug is lovingly survived by his wife, Lois, and their son, Todd and his wife, Patsy, a granddaughter, Bree Wagner and great granddaughter, Tatum Wagner. He is also survived by his sister, Lyndia Greene and three brothers, Charles, Phillip, and Ervin White, along with many wonderful nieces and nephews.Doug is preceded in death by his parents, Annie Lee, and William Amos White, and one brother, Carl White.

REMEMBERING DOUG

Friday, February 2, 20249:30 a.m.Military MemorialFORT SAM HOUSTON CEMETERY

Friday, February 2, 202410:30 a.m.A Casual GatheringCoffee with scones, muffins, music, and stories.The type of gathering Doug would enjoy.PORTER LORING MORTUARY1101 McCullough Avenue

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In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Living Water Project, P.O. Box 2, Glide, Oregon 97443 www.livingwater.org OR The Paralyzed Veterans of America. Donations accepted via their website.