We were so sorry to hear of Mr. White's passing. May God Bless the entire family during these difficult times.
Former Arlington Dev. Center employees,
Gail Currie, Edna Robinson, Lois Washington and Albert Hardaway

I remember our family going to meet your family when you all arrived in Richmond. I remember many Friday nights playing at your house on the RSS campus with Mary, Nancy Ellen, Russ and Stephanie while the adults played Wahoo! I remember all us kids piled up in the back of your station wagon traveling along, singing songs and having great fun! What a warm, loving family you have always been! Russell was truly a wonderful man, I suspect that his strength is still right there with you all...as are my hopes, wishes, love and prayers.

Dear Nancy:  I have so many fond memories of Russell and know that you are both such treasured friends to my parents.  I wish so much I could have been there with you all this week.  My thoughts and prayers have been with you all continuously. May God's peace surround you and comfort you as the days pass.  Much love!

Sheri (Anderson) Harmonson and family

nancy and family,so wonderful is the report of a life well lived as was huddy's..it was a blessing to read the messages and so honored to say we were friends of many years gone by..lets have a grand reunion and spend thousands of days together in heaven, recalling happy times..of our youth..fla in marianna with youall and the bullingtons will always be special even with the threat of spinal meningitis while we were there..your biscuits were fabulous..much love and hopes that we could get together some time in the future .love and  prayers  dot kay hodges 8334701..plumdot82@yahoo.com.

Richmond State School residents were blessed to have him as their Superintendent and the staff (I served in Volunteer Services with Sue Kelly and Moonyeen Weiss) were challenged to be top notch to meet their needs. He was such a remarkable person...a good listener...proactive in his field...and a devoted family man. His sense of humor was priceless.

I was priviledged to call him "Mr. White" for some years as I served as one of his secretaries during his tenure as Superintendent of Richmond State School.
A testament to him personally and professionally is that he was admired and respected by so many of the staff that came through my office to see him.  Good memories?  Of many, that we both stopped to laugh as, during the pregnancy of my first child, the baby's constant kicking made me request that he stop his dictation (something I would never do!) because I could not write shorthand as my tummy was bouncing.  And he could appreciate that because I never worked for a person who obviously loved and cherished his wife and family more than Mr. White.  I enjoyed his children coming through the office.  Another memory is attempting to sing a combination of the songs "The Eyes of Texas" and "Tennessee Waltz" at his going-away party when leaving Texas and returning to Tennessee sometime in the mid-70's.  He laughed and loved it but later there were lots of tears from both the Whites and the RSS staff in his leaving.  God Bless you Nancy and Mary, both of whom I especially remember, and the entire family.
I loved the pictures here but sincerely regret the early loss of a wonderful individual of whom I will always have fond memories. --Cindy Klopsteck
(East Bernard, Tx)

Nancy & family:  please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all and, in fact, have been for several months now.  May you all rest in the knowledge that he is in a much better place and probably right back to creating mischief with his cronies who went before him.  God bless.

Butch and Nancy Knight

Mary and Nancy,
So sorry to read about the passing of your dad in the Ft. Bend Herald.  The paper had a nice tribute to him on his years as superintendent at the  Richmond State School.  Nancy, we were friends many, many years ago when we were students at Lamar Jr. High.  May God be with you all during this sad time.

Sincerely,
Cindy Freund Kendziora

Our family is so sorry to hear of Russell's death.  We know he was a great husband, father, grandfather and friend.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.

John & Carol Moore Family
Rosenberg, Texas

Nancy Ellen-I just heard the sad news about your Dad and offer you my heartfelt condolences.  He was such a wonderful man and I have many great childhood memories of him.  What fun we had at the house by RSS.  I am thinking of you, and hope you'll find a small measure of comfort in knowing there are many people who loved your Dad dearly for the fine man that he was.

Nancy, We were so sorry to hear about Russell.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Patricia Hill and Wendell Tipton

Huddy was my best friend and we had been together for 69 years in grammar school, high school and college.  We worked together, played sports together and he will be really missed by me and my family. The Bullington and White families were all like one big family and we all have grown up together. It was really hard seeing him in the nursing home and I tied to spend as much time as I possibly could and I cherrished every minute with him.  He was always there to help me when I was down and yes we both were big UT fans and attended all home games together and sat beside each other at the games.  Huddy was like my brother since I did not have a brother and I will miss him dearly.  Brother I miss you and may you rest in peace.  My heart goes out to Nancy, Mary Margaret, Nancy Ellen, Russ and Stephanie and all the grandchildren that he so dearly loved.  Huddy I loved you dearly.

Nancy -  Deepest sympathy. I have many pleasant memories from years at at Peabody. God's Grip!

Our deepest regrets to the White family for your loss. We will remember, with fondest memories the few times we had together with Russ, Jr and Yvette, at their home in Fayette County. Our prayers are with you all during this time.

The Tennessee Department of Mental Health & Developmental Disabilities extends its deepest sympathy to the White family.  Russ served the State of Tennessee for many years with distinction and honor.  In particular, we are saddened by the loss of a such a strong and effective advocate for those with intellectual disabilities, and will remember with graditute and appreciation all of his efforts on their behalf.

Our deepest  sympathy to Nancy and family.  Russ was a great  friend.  I will treasure the memories of our times spent togeather.

Joe and Liz Shelton (Frisco Texas)

Mary & family, we are so sorry for the loss of your dad & grandfather.  The next few weeks will be very difficult but keep your dad's memories close to your heart. He has gone to a far more beautiful place and with the love of your family and friends it will ease the pain of your loss.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you as well as the entire White Family.

My heart is absolutely breaking for all the Whites. I loved Russell and love his entire family. I feel privileged that the Whites were once in my life. Hugs and kisses to all of you.

Faye Albertson

Nancy,
Please accept our deepest sympathy and best wishes upon the passing of Russ.  Throughout our years together in State Government he was both a friend and valued associate, and his dedication and commitment to the people of Tennessee will be long remembered. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Bob and Barbara Grunow

My heart goes out to Nancy and to their children and grandchildren. Russ always seemed to live life to the fullest, and he was dedicated to his family, his profession, and everything else that he ever took on. He was also a wonderful friend to many, many people, who will miss him very much.

Thanks for being a friend, Commissioner.  So many people will miss you and I wish them all comfort.

I had the pleasure of working with Russell White in the Department of Health. He was a great leader of that Department and a kind caring person. After retiring I had the opportunity to see and talk with him on occassion. We shared old times and laughed together at some things he and I had experienced working in the Department he led with great enthusiasm and energy. He was a mentor to me and I to him as we brought Alcohol and Drug abuse services into the Department of Health. He made sure that services to substance abusers in our state were provided in a caring professional way and our state is better off because of his leadership regarding alcohol and drug abuse services. To his family my condolences and that God continues to bless you during this time of grief. 

Rick Bradley, Nashville Tennessee

Russell was a great friend and co-worker. He will be missed.

Russell White will be greatly missed.  He was such a wonderful man and I am thankful for the privilege of knowing him.

OBITUARIO

Herbert Huddy Russell White

19 diciembre, 1933 – 8 octubre, 2010

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