Joe Richard White of the Cedar Lake community was born on Dec. 24, 1950 in Tonkawa to Leslie and Birine (O’Mealey) White and passed away on Jan. 15, 2026 at his home at the age of 75.
Read more: Joe Richard White obituaryJoe’s memorial service is at the beginning of church service at 11 a.m. Sunday at the Freedom House Fellowship Church in Heavener with Brother Sam Dyer officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Heavener “LeFlore County’s Only On-Site Crematory”
Survivors are one sister, Connie Spoon, of Tonkawa; one brother, Gene White, of Poteau; several nieces, nephews, other loved ones, and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents Leslie and Birine White; two brothers Larry and Robert White; and a sister, Mary White.
Joe was a longtime resident of the area. He was a member of Freedom House Fellowship Church and the Heavener Lion’s Club. Joe worked at Green Bay Packing, as a Loan Officer at the First National Bank, and as a car salesman. He loved spending time with his family, church family, and friends. Joe was an avid fisherman and hunter. He will be deeply missed by all who loved and knew him.
To view Joe’s online guestbook, please visit www.dowdenrobertscremationcenter.com.