Larry E. White, Sr. (L.E.), age 91, of Bethany, OK passed away November 30, 2024 after battling a prolonged illness. He was born on January 6, 1933 to Reggie and Dorothy (Helt) White in Kingfisher, OK. He graduated from Putnam City High School in 1951. Upon graduation, he signed a contract with the NY Yankees and played professional baseball for 6 years in the Yankees, Cleveland Indians and Detroit Tiger organizations. During this time, he played for 4 teams, including the Oklahoma City Indians in the Texas League.

Injuries ended his baseball career and he went to work for the US 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, FL; daughter, Kari White Gourdie and husband Chris of Charlotte, NC; twin brother, R.D. White and wife Melba of Abilene, TX; younger brother, Jerry White and wife Amy of Richland, WA; 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 on Saturday, January 11, 2025, 10:00am at Mercer-Adams Chapel in Bethany, OK.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.