Carl Ray White

Carl Ray White, 87, passed away on December 21, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. He was born on October 22, 1938, in Johnston County, Oklahoma, to James Hilbert “Buck” and Velma White. Carl was the second of eight children, growing up in the area near Caddo Oklahoma, before moving to West Texas, where he would graduate from High School. At age 18, Carl would begin working in the Automotive Parts Industry, where he would remain until his retirement at the age of 80. Carl married the love of his life, Linda Dianne Hass on June 17, 1960, in Lubbock, Texas. After moving to nearby Plainview, Carl and Dianne would raise four children: Carla Jo (1961), Gary Lee (1963), James Gregory (1965), and Glen Alan (1967). The family would move to Arlington Texas in 1971.

Carl was an avid golfer and an accomplished bowler, enjoying both sports until his health intervened. The entire White family were heavily involved in the bowling community, where many friends became extended family. Carl was an enthusiastic card and domino player. All White family gatherings included many lively games of ‘42’ and his children never, ever beat him at Gin Rummy. In his later years, Carl became a dedicated fan of NCAA sports, especially women’s basketball. He was a longtime Texas Rangers fan, who. Thankfully, he saw them win a World Series Championship.

Carl’s family and friends will remember his sense of humor, and his extraordinary love for his family. The delight of his life were his nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He bragged to anyone who listened about their accomplishments. Carl’s happiest times were those surrounded by his boisterous, loud family, even though he was often shaking his head at them!

Carl was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 52 years, Linda Dianne Hass White; his parents James Hilbert “Buck” and Velma (White) White; his brothers Delbert White, Henry White, Harvey White and James White; his sisters Joyce White Strickland, Lily White Dove, and Gail White Shaw; Brothers-in-Law Ed Strickland, Bill Dove, Charles Hass, Randy Hass, Doug Kirk, and Melvin Jackson; Sisters-in-Law Norma Jackson and Lea Etta Hass and grandson William Allan Snider.

Carl is survived by his daughter: Carla White Morgan of Arlington Texas; sons: Gary White and wife Micky of Nixa Missouri; Greg White of Arlington Texas, Glen White and wife Carrie of Newark, Texas. Grandchildren: Celia Morgan, Emily Morgan Sayre and husband Justin, Megan White Fisher and husband Nick, Ashley Snider Lamb and husband Jessie, Zac White and wife Bailey, Zachary White, Alex White, and Jacob White. Great-Grandchildren: C.J. Morgan, Kynslee Sayre, Cason Sayre, Charlotte Fisher, Race Lamb, Jack Lamb, and Leon Lamb. As well as a multitude of nieces, nephews, and friends, all who meant the world to him.

The family would like to acknowledge some special people in our extended family for their extraordinary place in our lives: little sister Nita Collins Beckham; Mike Moore and Karen Williams.

Thank you to the staff of Cuddle Me Home Health, especially Shante, for their kindness and care during the past year.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2025 at 2 PM at Moore Funeral Home 1219 N. Davis Drive Arlington, TX 76012.

The staff at Moore Funeral Home encourages family and friends to express their fond memories, expressions of sympathy and additional condolences to the family of Carl Ray White, by visiting www.moore-funeralhome.com.

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