Funeral services for Gerald Ray White will be held Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Rose Neath Funeral Home Chapel in Minden, Louisiana with Bro. Willis Martin officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 11:00 until time of service at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Minden Cemetery Goodwill Street, in Minden, Louisiana with military honors.
Gerald was born February 6, 1939, in Shreveport, Louisiana and entered into rest on February 19, 2026, in Shreveport, Louisiana, He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War from September 1961 to 1971.
Gerald was a member of VFW Post 2885 in Minden, Louisiana and a member of the Minden Evening Civitans Club. He worked for the City of Minden for more than 19 years until his retirement.
Gerald enjoyed the outdoors and loved hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed going out to eat with his sweetheart, Jennie. He will be remembered for his service to his country, his dedication to his work, and the time he cherished with those he loved.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Prentis and Fannie Mae Driver White; his brother, Benny Glenn White; and sisters, Jo Ann Nelson and Mary Lynn Cook.
He is survived by his special friend and sweetheart, Jennie Frickie of Minden; his daughter, Rachel White Moreno of California; his sister, Lenettie Hasty of Keithville; his granddaughter, Kaitlynn Moreno; his grandson, Kyle King; and his great-granddaughter, Arabella Moreno.
Pallbearers will be Tim Wilson, Jerry Hasty, Timothy Wilson, Joe Farley, Whitney Bright, and Mark Popejoy.
Honorary pallbearers will be The Table of Knowledge; and VFW Post 2885 Minden, Louisiana.
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