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Richard Bryan "Dick" White went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026.
He was born in Elkins, West Virginia, to the late Warren and Rosalie White on July 21, 1944.
On June 20, 1965, he was married to Sherri White, the love of his life and soulmate, they had celebrated 61 years of marriage.
He is survived by his children, Cathy Delavigne and husband, Dorsey, of Raleigh, North Carolina, and Bryan White and wife, Kim, of Elkins; grandchildren, Lauren Delavigne and husband, Bailey, Wilmington, North Carolina, Jacob White and wife, Chasity, of Marietta, Ohio, Teddy Delavigne and Cammy of Raleigh, North Carolina, Elliot White and fiance, Presley, of Morgantown, West Virginia, and Samantha White of Elkins; brothers, Tom White and wife, Jeanie, and Allen White and wife, Carsie, of Elkins; sisters, Cheryl Ororbia and husband, Alex, of Lewisburg Pennsylvania, and Joyce Marcell and husband, Mike, of Hanover, Pennsylvania; brother-in-law, Glenn Taylor; sister-in-law, Paula White of Elkins; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death were his parents; brothers Jim and Marshal; and sister, Susie.
Dick was Area Manager of Mountaineer Gas and retired from Allegheny Power after a merger of the companies.
He was a member of Landmark Baptist Church. He was in many community organizations, coached youth sports, and enjoyed playing on basketball, softball and volleyball teams.
In his later years he was a member of the ROMEO club at McDonalds and enjoyed sharing the Elkins news with his friends.
After retirement, Dick enjoyed wood working and making furniture pieces for his family. He was an avid golfer.
Most of all he loved his family, especially his grandchildren, and attended all their games and activities, leaving a lasting impact on them.
He will be deeply missed.
Friends may call from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, at the Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, with Pastor Bob Kerr officiating.
Interment will follow in the Elkins Memorial Gardens on the Airport Road.
The family suggests that contributions may be made to the sports association of your choice in Dick's memory.
The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Richard Bryan "Dick" White.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.