Joe Richard White

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Joe Richard White of the Cedar Lake Community was born on December 24, 1950 in Tonkawa, Oklahoma to Leslie and Birine (O’Mealey) White and passed away on January 15, 2026 at his home in the Cedar lake Community at the age of 75.

He is survived by:

One sister:

Connie Spoon of Tonkawa, Oklahoma

One brother:

Gene White of Poteau, Oklahoma

Several nieces, nephews, other loved ones, and a host of friends

He is preceded in death by his parents, Leslie and Birine White; two brothers, Larry and Robert White; and a sister, Mary White.

Joe was a longtime resident of the area. He was a member of Freedom House Fellowship Church and the Heavener Lion’s Club. Joe worked at Green Bay Packing, as a Loan Officer at the First National Bank, and as a car salesman. He loved spending time with his family, church family, and friends. Joe was an avid fisherman and hunter. He will be deeply missed by all who loved and knew him.

Joe’s memorial service will be at the beginning of church service at 11:00 a.m., Sunday, January 18, 2026 at the Freedom House Fellowship Church in Heavener, Oklahoma with Brother Sam Dyer officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Heavener, Oklahoma. “LeFlore County’s Only On-Site Crematory”

To view Joe’s online guestbook, please visit www.dowdenrobertscremationcenter.com