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Lary Lynn White, 85, of Plano, Texas passed away on December 5, 2025, after a 3-year battle with cancer. Lary was born on June 22, 1940, in St. Joseph, Missouri to Charles and Thelma White. After graduating from High School in 1958, he made his way to the University of Kansas studying computer science.
In 1965 Lary met his wife, Riley, at work in Kansas City, Missouri. They enjoyed 58 years of marriage and together they raised 3 children, Lary Lynn, Sean and Rozalyn. They began their early married years in Kansas City, Missouri. 7 years later, Lary took a job that moved the family to St. Louis, Missouri where they lived the next 14 years. Lary worked in Computer Sales for his entire career, and in 1986 Lary’s work moved the family to the Dallas area. Lary was an avid Tennis player, playing in tournaments with local leagues around St. Louis. He also loved fishing, country music, cooking, and spending vacations with his family in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Lary was charismatic, sharp, witty, and always had a joke on hand. He didn’t know a stranger and always made everyone feel seen. He was always surrounded by friends and loved hosting parties, BBQ’s and fish fry's. For over 30 years, he even hosted an annual fishing trip with a group of buddies to Ontario, Canada, which was always a highlight of his year. He was an amazing father and was deeply loved by his wife, children, and family.
Lary is survived by sons Lary Lynn White of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Sean White of Colorado Springs, Colorado, daughter Rozalyn Payne and husband John of McKinney, Texas; and 7 grandchildren, Grace White, Ian White, Elise White, Mary White and Catherine White of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Colton Payne and Cassidy Payne of McKinney, Texas; and sister Diane, Moore of Sequim, Washington. He was preceded in death by his wife Ruth Riley White, parents Charles and Thelma White and brother, Sonny White.
There will be a celebration of Lary’s life at 3:00 p.m., Friday, December 12, 2025, at Allen Family Funeral Options. If you wish to join the service via webcast, please visit: https://webcast.funeralvue.com/events/viewer/118121
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