James Wesley White

James Wesley White obituary, Durant, OK

James Wesley White

James White Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gordon Funeral Home - Durant on Dec. 16, 2025.
James Wesley White of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the age of 79. He was born on Monday, July 22, 1946 in Stratford, Oklahoma to Beulah Nadine (Freeman) Jones and James Irvine White.
He was preceded in death by his parents Beulah Nadine (Freeman) Jones and James Irvine White; brother David; and sister Marilyn.
Survivors include his daughters Donna White of Yukon, Oklahoma, Alecia Pollock and husband Tony of Loyall, Kentucky, Samantha Wright and husband Marc of Konawa, Oklahoma; son Stevephen White of Yukon, Oklahoma; brothers Ray White & wife Barbara of Grass Valley, California, Jackie Jones of Ohio; 7 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; many nephews, nieces as well as other extended family and friends.
Cremation services have been selected. There will be no funeral or memorial service.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Gordon Funeral Home, 221 N. 3rd, Durant, 580-916-9090
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