Ouachita-Richland County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....WAITE, BERNARD LAMAR August 15, 2008
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News Star World - Aug 16, 2008
BERNARD LAMAR WAITE

Mulhearn Funeral Home

Rayville, LA

Bernard Lamar Waite, 85, of Rayville died August 15, 2008. The son of Bernard 
L.Waite, Sr. and Julia F. Waite, he was born June 15, 1923, and was a lifelong 
resident ofRayville.

Associated with Richland State Bank for 52 years, Mr. Waite served as President 
of the bank from 1980 to 1987 and continued on the Board of Directors until 
2000 when he was honored as Director Emeritus. During this time he was also 
active in the Louisiana Banking Association and served on its Board of 
Directors. The LBA honored him in 2001 commemorating his distinguished service 
in Louisiana banking industry.

Mr. Waite was a dedicated member of Rayville United Methodist Church since 
1936.He spent many years as a leader in various capacities including the 
Administrative Board, Finance Committee and Church Treasurer.

He served in the United States Army and was a veteran of World War II. Mr. 
Waite was a long time member of R. F. McGuire Lodge, Monroe Scottish Rite, 
Barak Shrine, American Legion Post 0122 and the Sons of the American Revolution.

He enjoyed hobbies of collecting stamps and coins and pursued his interest in 
genealogy. He loved traveling with friends and family, and during the 
retirement years he was an avid reader.

Mr. Waite is survived by his wife of 66 years, Lennis D. Waite; daughter Sue W. 
Johnson and her husband Paul of Morganton, NC; a brother Max F. Waite of 
Houston, TX; granddaughters Ellen J. Dailey and her husband Jim of Denver, CO, 
and Kathryn J. O'Donnell and her husband Tod of Ft. Mill, SC; great grandsons 
Jacob O'Donnell and Brady O'Donnell.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, August 17 at Rayville United 
Methodist Church officiated by Reverend Ted Freeland and Charles Germany. 
Internment will follow in Rayville Masonic Cemetery. The family will receive 
visitors on Saturday, August 16 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral 
Home Rayville.

Pallbearers will be Fred Franklin, Jack Fuller, John Lowrey, John Mulhern, Mike 
Scarbrough, Tommy Smith, Jimmy Whitman, Jr. and Langston Yancey.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Rayville United Methodist 
Church.

On line condolences/registry at www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

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