William “Buddy” White, Jr., 63, of Groves, Texas passed away Friday, February 26, 2016.

Buddy was born December 14, 1951 in Port Arthur, Texas to William L. White, Sr. and Veda Arceneaux White. He was a lifelong area resident and retired from Port Arthur ISD after 30 years of service as a carpenter. He was also a longtime drummer for the “Hard Luck “Band, of this area.

Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Donna White of Groves; daughters, LeAnn Parker and her husband Eddie of Groves, Erin Arnold and her husband Jeremy of Groves; son, Keith White and his wife Carrie of Groves; sister, Pam Duplechain and her husband Buddy of Groves; brothers, Gordon Cabra and his wife Beverly of Beaumont, Paul Cabra and his wife Lori of Dallas; seven grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Visitation will be Tuesday, March 1, 2016 from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves.