Walter White's Obituary
Walter White, Jr.
Walter White, Jr., known to many as Babebro and later Pops, was born in Tacoma, WA on April 26, 1951, and died on June 3, 2011 after a long battle with kidney disease. He was the son of Katherine and Walter White, who preceded him in death, and brother to James A. McKinney. Walter grew up in the Hilltop area and attended McCarver and Stadium. Walter dominated any table where he sat down to play dominos, and held many trophies, as well as the "King of Dominos" title for several years. He was a cement finisher for 15+ years before he retired in 1993. Walter leaves behind four children, Yolanda Ellis, Saconia Guidry (Coray Harper), DeVaka White (Calvin Boldman), and KaiCee White (Michael Kennedy); he was known as "Papa" to his grandchildren Onteryo Booker-Guidry, Paris White, Trevonte White, Giovonni White, and great-grandchild Ky' Reese White. He also leaves behind three sisters, Doris Mackey (James), Patricia White (Robert), and Vicky White, and nephews James, Lonnie (Tammy), Sidney, and LaMonte (Gail) McKinney, and long-time friend Regina Ellis, as well as a host of family and friends. Flowers and cards may be sent to 6815 South L, Tacoma, WA 98408. Please join us as we celebrate his life at AMVETS, 5717 South Tyler Street, Tacoma on Saturday, June 11, 2011, from noon to 4:00pm. All friends and family are welcome to attend. Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home.
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