Obituary: Billy Drew White

White obitBilly Drew White was born July 28, 1929 in Mabank and he went to be with our Lord on May 11, 2013 in Dallas at the age of 83.

As a husband, father, “Pa-Pa,” dedicated employee of Procter & Gamble, and a staple of the community, Billy’s infectious personality could always brighten someone’s day.

Billy is joined on the streets of gold by his loving wife of 64 years, Bessie Mae.

He is survived by his daughter, Sharon Owens and husband George of McKinney; daughter, Phoebe Bowman and husband John of Kaufman; grandchildren, Jeffrey Speight and fiancé Marlena Law of Denton, Shelly Wood and husband James of McKinney, Tiffany Barrett and husband Dustan of Lindale; as well as great-grandchildren, Brandon Wood, Karissa Breckel, Trevor and Chloe Speight, Reagan Wood, Colin Speight, and so many more extended family and friends.

Both Billy Drew and Bessie Mae will be sorely missed by us all.

Joint visitation will be held at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton on Thursday, May 16, 2013 between the hours of 5 and 8 p.m.

A joint service for both Billy and Bessie will be held at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 17, 2013 with interment to follow at Elm Grove Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Elm Grove Cemetery Fund at P.O. 519, Mabank, TX 75147 or the Buckner Children’s Home at 5200 S. Buckner Blvd, Dallas, TX 75227.