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Mark Douglas White

Mark White Obituary

Mark Douglas White, 43, of Roanoke, Va., joined his beloved mother, Carol Reynolds White, in Heaven on Monday, September 14, 2009. Mark is survived by a son, John White; daughters, Jaime and Amanda White; grandson, Jesse; father, Lucian White (Louise); brother, Glenn White (Carolyn); sister, Paige Conner (David); and partner of three years, Tonya Lee Peters. Memorial service will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, September 18, 2009, at Evergreen Burial Park, Chapel of Light Mausoleum. Arrangements by Valley Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1609 Peters Creek Road, N.W., Roanoke, Va., 540-562-1182.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Sep. 16 to Sep. 17, 2009.

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Sherry Burton

October 9, 2009

Tonya,
I only knew Mark for a very short time. My prayers are with you and his family. I can only imagine how hard this is, please try to find some comfort in the beautiful memories you shared. Your Dad & I love you, and are here for you.

Eddy SNYDER

September 29, 2009

sorry to hear of your loss have not seen Mark in a long time but he was a great friend I consider it a honor to have him in my life and had the good times we shared love ya buddy

David Peters

September 26, 2009

Mark, I thank you for all you have done for mom, Alan-Micheal, and I. There will always be an empty spot in our hearts where you will be. You were the closest person to a father I ever had. You will always be missed. love you always- David Peters

Tonya Peters

September 26, 2009

my dearest mark! I LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH YOU ARE MY WHOLE LIFE. I MISS YOU SO BAD YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS EVERYDAY---ALL DAY. SEE YOU SOON!HAVE FUN WITH YOUR MOM YOU'VE MISSED ALL THESE YEARS, I CANT WAIT TO LOVE HER AS MUCH AS YOU DO. I'M DOING MY BEST TO BE HERE FOR JOHN, MANDY,JESSE, AND JAMIE, JUST LIKE I PROMISED! LOVE YOU, DREAM OF YOU, SEE YOU EVERYWHERE I LOOK. LOVE YOU, YOURS ALWAYS...YOUR TONYA

Heather Gordon

September 19, 2009

John White and Tonya Peters:you two have been on my mind all week.Tonya, you are my cousin and sister.My love 4 u goes back through all of my life,and I Love you.And John,You are an amazing young man,and I know your Dad loved you.If you ever want to talk,Im here 4 you both.Love,Heather

September 18, 2009

With heartfelt sympathy to your family.
The family of Clayton Oliver
(Jamie's friend)

September 17, 2009

Our deepest sympathy to the entire family. Look to your memories for comfort, to your friends for understanding and to your faith for hope and peace.

Archie, Nancy & Stephen Fralin
Kyle and Jennifer Tom

September 17, 2009

MARK I WILL MISS U EVEN THOUGH WE HAVENT KNOWN EACH OTHER THAT LONG.YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MY PRAYERS AND I THANK U FOR ALL THE ADVICE AND TALKS. I WILL SEE U IN HEAVEN. LOVE RENA LATEMPA

September 17, 2009

MARK YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MY BROTHER IN LAW AND MY FRIEND WHEN I HAD A PROBLEM I KNEW I COULD ALWAYS CALL YOU IWILL ALWAYS CHERISH OUR TIMES TOGETHER WATCHING OUR KIDS GROW UP TOGETHER OUR CHRISTMAS EVE GET TOGETHERS MARK YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS AS WE WOULD AWLAYS END OUR PHONE CONVERSATIONS SEE YA OR LATER DOG LOVE DANNY

Joey and Connie Leighton

September 16, 2009

Kristy
Joey and I are real sorry to hear about Mark.You and the kids are in our thoughts and prayers.

Tim Lisk

September 16, 2009

I am so sorry to hear of Mark's death. My thoughts and prayers are with the family in dealing with their loss. Remember all the good times and cherish those memories now as you deal with your grief. God is looking over all of you now and will help you survive this ordeal.

Tony Dalton

September 16, 2009

Kristy and Kids,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. May the peace and grace that only God can provide at this time be with you all.

Robin LaTempa

September 16, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May the memories you have give you comfort.

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