Dr. William D. White, 1836-1898; Vermilion Parish Obits, Louisiana
Submitted by Kathy LaCombe-Tell
Source: Meridional
Submitted August 2004

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Meridional 3-5-1898
White, Dr. William D., born 8-21-1836, died 3-1-1898

In Memoriam

Again the old Victor has come from heaven above,
And this time entered a home of joy and love,
And carried from there their dearest one
To dwell with the angels up above.

It has become our painful duty to record the death of our former 
physician Dr. W. D. White. His health has been precarious for some 
time. The work of Death was accomplished in a short while. A heart-
stricken widow and eight orphan children weep in that sad homestead. He 
seemed willing to submit to the divine behest yet he had much to live 
for. His interest in this life was great. The benevolent soul poured 
out its sympathy, its tenderness and its assistance on all objects that 
came within the range of its influence. It was the joy of his heart to 
contribute to the comfort of others. But there were dearer objects to 
him than life itself. There was the gentle wife, the partner of his 
love, the cherished idol of his heart with whom he hoped to spend many 
more years of happiness and a group of children claimed a father's love 
and a father's care. But Death, inexorable Death, has severed them all.
 
May his children become the children of their father in heaven that 
their father's abode may be theirs.

Yes beloved ones, his task was finished,
He had labor'd long and well,
Henceforth heaven's words of welcome,
Nevermore earth's sad farewell.
Weep not for him, beloved ones,
He is safe on the other shore,
You'll all meet there in heaven,
Where parting will be no more.

Rosa Mills, Perry, La.

[originally buried in the Old Masonic Cemetery, but moved to Graceland 
Cemetery after the death of his wife, Lucinda Lyons]