Donald R. White

Donald Ryland White, 67 of Cumming, Ga., was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifton H. and Elizabeth White of Richmond.

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Loretta Evers White; his three sons and their spouses, Don and Shannon White of Cumming, Ga., Dave and Amy White of Richmond, Chris and Angela White of Colonial Heights; four grandchildren, Jacob, Alex, Miranda and Abbey White; one stepgrandson, Drew Neil; two brothers Owen White of Varina, Carl Lee and his wife, Doey White, of Colonial Heights; a beloved cousin who was like a sister, Beth Bradley of Hanover; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Donald was born and raised in Richmond and grew up in Highland Park. He graduated from John Marshall High School, Class of 1962, and worked for Home Beneficial Life Insurance Co., later American General, for 23 years upon retirement. He was a long standing member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Colonial Heights and later First Redeemer Church in Cumming, Ga. Donald was a loving husband, father and grandfather, who brought immeasurable joy to his family and friends. Donald died at Embracing Hospice in Cumming after a courageous 18-month battle with cancer.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 7, at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond Va. A homegoing memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 8. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.