Claude Melvin Pa White's Obituary
Services for Claude Melvin Pa White, 83, of Longview will be at 10 AM Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at the East Mountain Baptist Church with Brother Ray Tenpenny and Brother Leon Veazey officiating. Services are under the direction of Rader Funeral Home of Longview. Mr. White went to be with the Lord Sunday morning at his home. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Tuesday evening at the funeral home.
Claude was born on August 25, 1923 in Petrolia, Texas to E.S. and Effie White. He has been in the East Texas area since 1931. He was married to Peggy Jean Goodson on January 1, 1942 in Upshur County. Pa, as many knew him, surrendered to the ministry at a young age and served the Lord whole heartedly for over 50 years, touching countless lives. He was the pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church in his early years. He also served the Lord as the pastor of Crews Baptist Church in Gladewater, Liberty Baptist Church in Hawkins for 19 years, and Trees Baptist Church in Louisiana. He gladly accepted a promotion to teach the 2 year old class at East Mountain Baptist Church after many years of ministerial service. He also enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Pamela Sue Davidson who passed away in 1984.
Survivors include his loving wife of 65 years, Peggy White of Longview; daughter and son in law Jerri and Mike Purifoy of Longview; grandchildren: Mark and Deanne Purifoy, Amanda and Steve Williamson all of Longview, Jeremy and Beth Davidson of Millington, Maryland; great grandchildren Jon Mark Purifoy, Michael and Renae Purifoy, Tommy Williamson, Chad Williamson, and Chrissy and Matt Appleton; great great grandchildren Caleb Purifoy, Kiaya Appleton, and Gracie Purifoy.
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