Larry “L.E.” White, Sr.

Larry E. “L.E.” White, Sr., 91, of Bethany, passed away Nov. 30, 2024, after battling a prolonged illness.

He was born on Jan. 6, 1933, to Reggie and Dorothy (Helt) White in Kingfisher.

He graduated from Putnam City High School in 1951.

Upon graduation, he signed a contract with the New York Yankees and played professional baseball for six years in the Yankees, Cleveland Indians and Detroit Tigers organizations. During this time, he played for four teams, including the Oklahoma City Indians in the Texas League.

Injuries ended his baseball career and he went to work for the U.S. Postal Service, retiring after 37 years.

L.E. is survived by his wife, Jean, who provided him with loving care for several years after he became ill; son, Larry White, Jr., and wife Stacy of Tampa, Fla.; daughter, Kari White Gourdie and husband Chris of Charlotte, N.C.; twin brother, R.D. White and wife Melba of Abilene, Texas; younger brother, Jerry White and wife Amy of Richland, Wash.; stepchildren Janet Black, Rick Henry and wife Terry, and Tim Henry and wife Angie; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, at Mercer-Adams Chapel in Bethany.

Memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. To share a memory or condolences, visit www.mercer-adams. com.