William Oscar White Sr.

William Oscar White Sr., of Mexia, passed away on Dec. 30, 2021, in Waco at the age of 79. Graveside services with Military Honors were conducted at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 5, in the String Prairie Cemetery with the Rev. Marcus Sheffield of the Mexia First Baptist Church officiating.

White was born Aug. 5, 1942, in Briary to Glenn Flyn and Lucille Katherine (Smith) White. He worked for Hughes Tool Company as a machinist, where he retired after 40 years of service. He and his wife, Gloria, have been residents of the Mexia area for 16 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church.

White proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps four years. He also served on the White Rock Water Board in Mexia for a num ber of years.

He enjoyed country living and being outdoors. Hunting and fishing were two of his favorite pastime hobbies.

White was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Lucille White; sister, Glenda M. Wolcik; and brother, Scotty White.

William is survived by his sons, William Oscar White Jr. and wife Kimberly of Teague, and Brent Hugh White; two grandchildren, Rozalynn Ann White and Brent Hugh White Jr.

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