Larry Joe White

Mr. Larry Joe White

February 12, 1963 – October 22, 2023

Mr. Larry Joe “Doe Belly” White, 60, of South Lewisville, (Canfield) Arkansas, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Sunday, October 22, 2023.  He attended North Caddo High School in Vivian, Louisiana, prior to moving to Arkansas where he would meet the love of his life, Ms. Berlee Flowers.  He was a hard worker, a great provider and was a loving son, brother, husband, daddy, granddaddy, uncle, cousin, friend, fellow co-worker, and most importantly a God-fearing man who was a very active member of New Birth Ministries of Lewisville, Arkansas.

Mr. White was born February 12, 1963, to the late Mr. James White and Mrs. Corine Jackson-White.  He was preceded in death by his father, Mr. James White, two brothers, Mr. Dennis Earl White, and Mr. Sammy Lee Jackson, one sister, Ms. Mary Ann Jackson a son, Berlin Walker and a daughter, Emma Horton.  

He is survived by his wife of thirty-seven years, Mrs. Berlee White of the family home in Lewisville, Arkansas, his mother Mrs. Corine White, of Vivian, Louisiana.  His son, Mr. Robert Walker of Lewisville, Arkansas.  Four daughters, Ms. Dorothy Lee Walker of Texarkana, Arkansas, Mrs. Lakesha (Sammy) Edwards, of Hope, Arkansas, Mrs. Rachel (Derrick) Lewis of Eldorado, Arkansas, Ms. Maletha Caldwell of Shreveport, Louisiana and a bonus son, Mr. John Hickman of Bradley, Arkansas.  Five granddaughters he and his wife raised as their own, Ms. Hope Young of Plano, Texas, Ms. Sharmane Cole of Texarkana, Arkansas, Mrs. Laquita (Tokoyo) Lawston of Little Rock, Arkansas, Mrs. Jamiziana (Tre’Darius) Sorrells of Conway, Arkansas, and Ms. Traci Stafford of Eldorado, Arkansas.  Two brothers, Mr. Lee (Sandra) White of Hope, Arkansas, and Mr. James Edward (Faith) White of Tacoma, Washington. His sister, Mrs. Elaine (Patrick) Thomas of Vivian, Louisiana.  A host of grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and former co-workers and a special friend, Mr. Sam Whitehead.  

Larry loved working with his hands, he did that through carpentry, handmade crafts, and yardwork.  When he wasn’t working or at church, he spent his additional time fishing and spending time with his family members and friends..

Service will be held at Hamilton-Davis Funeral Home Chapel, Saturday November 4, 2023, at 2:00 P.M.  A Public visitation will be held at Hamilton-Davis Funeral Home Chapel, 415 East First Street, Stamps, Arkansas, 71860, Friday November 3, 2023 from 11:00 A.M. until 3:30 P.M. under the direction of Hamilton-Davis Funeral Home Staff.

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