Notice regarding Coronavirus...Read More

Plan Ahead

White, Larry P.

September 2, 1946 –
 October 21, 2020

Obituary

Larry Paul White, 74, joined his Lord and Savior on October 21, 2020. A long-time resident of Dallas, Larry graduated from Bryan Adams High School in 1964 and the University of Texas at Arlington in 1971. Larry began playing the pedal steel guitar in 1962. As a young man he worked the road and the Opry with Grand Ole Opry stars Roy Drusky, Ferlin Husky and Bob Lumen. After a several-year stint on the road, he returned to Dallas but continued to play full time with local bands and acts. With the passing years he broadened his musical approach to steel guitar by getting a variety of opportunities with Dallas jingle producers and local bands that were musically broader than country, which eventually led to him being made a “Texas Tornado” by Buddy Magazine. UNT provided a wealth of players willing to experiment with original music that lead to local successes with bands like HiRise and Recoil. Along the way he managed to co-build and own two small recording studios: ClearLight studio with local musical hero Ronnie Dawson and his group Steel Rail Blues and a continuation of ClearLight in a new location with bass player/producer Bob Gentry. Larry was a pioneer of effect processing for steel guitar and a veteran of 15 years of music retail with Dan Haubrich Music and Brook Mays Music as well. Playing on several of harpist Cindy Horstman’s albums with producer Mike Medina allowed him to continue to “put pedal steel guitar in places you wouldn’t expect to find it.” Larry was born on September 2, 1946, and was preceded in death by his parents, Lu and Paul White. He is survived by cousins Saundra Heffington of Carrollton, Judy Ducate of Plano and Vicki LaVassaur of Clearwater, Florida, as well as many other friends and family who loved him dearly.

Arrangements under the direction of:

Aria Cremation Service and Funeral Home 19310 Preston Road Dallas, Texas 75252 (214) 306-6700

    Kurt freeman
    22 Oct 2020
    3:13pm

    Larry was a great witness for Christ Jesus. He will be missed by all who knew him.

    Teresa Anderson
    22 Oct 2020
    7:12pm

    Larry was such a great friend to Maurice and I for many years. After I lost Maurice to the Lord Larry was more like my big brother. I loved Him so very much. Larry also played many jobs with me on my band. Such a gifted musician! RIP my love.

    Michael crowe
    23 Oct 2020
    3:44pm

    God bless you my friend.I will always remember our time together.Love you!

    Danny Grogan
    23 Oct 2020
    5:12pm

    Larry was a true musical innovator and a sweetheat of a person. Always a fountain on information and funny stories. He was an inspiration for so many and a friend. He will be missed.

    Jackson Maberry
    25 Oct 2020
    8:12pm

    Larry White was my father’s dear friend and fellow musician. I had the honor to meet him on a number of occasions, and he treated me like his own son. His dedication and skill as a musician were above reproach. It is my hope that the community of listeners will become aware of Larry’s immense contributions on steel and bass, and I hope to share his music with as many as I can.

    Wayne D Brunson
    25 Oct 2020
    10:28pm

    Michael & I meet Larry in 1974 and January Music & Sound he became a great friend for the rest of the time we had together recording more music. Larry always had time for you just to talk and play music. Michael and I will never forget him and will always miss him. He left a great catalog of music and it will always live on. Thank You Larry for all the laughs and R.I.P My Brother

    Hugh Nini
    25 Oct 2020
    11:10pm

    I had the privilege of playing in a church orchestra with Larry for many years. Not only was he a good musician, he as also a good man. One of the best.

    Mike Maberry
    26 Oct 2020
    9:33pm

    Larry is the kindest, loving, most generous, peaceful soul I’ve ever know. Playing music with Larry was like dancing in the ether. His pedal steel guitar sang with the lure of the sirens. One would try to borrow time for just one more song one more time. Take a drink!

    Felix Guerrero
    28 Oct 2020
    1:37pm

    I loved Larry, though I knew him as Dogfoot. At first, I only knew him as the best pedal steel guitarist in my world. He played on all 4 of my CDs. Then I got to know him as a very decent human being and that is the best compliment that can be awarded someone. Dogfoot, you were one hell of a decent human and I am so saddened by your death. I will always remember you and your beautiful pedal steel on Treasures and Lone Star Depression will live forever in my memory.

    Frank Laux
    28 Oct 2020
    5:02pm

    So sorry to hear of Larry’s death. It was a true honor to know him and have him play on our cds . Such a great talent and a wonderful soul. We will miss him, but we are grateful for the music he has left us as well as sweet memories. Prayers for Larry and his family and friends.

    Rita Marlayne
    4 Dec 2020
    4:00pm

    My Dear Larry,
    I have been trying to find out how you were for a couple weeks now. I finally found you and was devastated to see you had left us! I know your in a better place now but God I will miss you! We worked together on the most beautiful music I have ever done. I will be doing a tribute to you in song on You Tube soon. You and your beautiful soul and music will always be a part of my life. God Bless you and keep you always in his arms! Rita Marlayne

    Rita Marlayne
    5 Dec 2020
    1:44am

    Larry
    Just spoke with your dear cousin and want to say what a wonderful soul you were. God Keep You and I know your in the arms of the Lord! Loved making music with you so much! You made my world so much happier. God Bless Rita Marlayne

    DannyBoy
    15 Dec 2020
    7:16am

    My dear friend has died, but his kindness and love will last forever. Thank you Larry for all the good times and for our long time friendship.

    Your music will live on forever, it was my privilege to create your website… Friends for eternity! RIP Larry White, DannyBoy http://steelingforaliving.com

    Liz Cloutman
    26 Aug 2021
    10:42pm

    I was shocked to hear of Larry’s death. He was a Latin student of my mother’s at Bryan Adams High School in Dallas in the early 1969s, co-counsel if the Latin Club in 1963-64, and my friend. Larry was so bright and funny! He will be missed! I will inform the Bryan Adams Adams High School Alumni Association, if they are not yet aware of his passing.

Leave A Condolence

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Testimonials

R. Driver
Read More
"Excellent customer service, they made you feel like you were their only customer. Very helpful and explained what we should expect during the process. They basically took care of our needs during this time. They contacted DFW National Cemetery for us which made it a smooth experience. Definitely will use them again."
K. Barker
Read More
"I was amazed how professional the team at Aria Funeral Preston Dallas Texas are. They guided me through the process and my options of their services that they offered for my mother. They are compassionate, caring, calm, good listener, efficient and did an excellent job! Thank you!"
R. Woll
Read More
"If I could give 6 stars I would. Aria made a difficult easier to deal with by basically taking care of everything in an efficient but very empathetic manner. I can speak highly enough of Dusty Martin, who helped us with all of the planning and logistics. He was incredibly understanding and helpful."
Angel M.
Read More
"Nothing prepares you for the grief you go through when losing a child. I called this funeral home at 2:00 am broken and could barely talk. The amount of compassion and empathy they showed me immediately let me know I found the right place to cremate my son. I cannot thank them enough for their professionalism, SINCERE concern, and commitment to making sure my son was honored in the most respectful way. I hope this Funeral home values her as much as my family and I do."
McGee Family
Read More
"Wayne and Staff, thank you for taking care of the arrangements for our mom, Exter McGee and our dad, Philip McGee. You have been great to work with during such a difficult time."
Elledge Family
Elledge Family
Read More
"On behalf of my family, I wanted you to know how much we appreciate your handling of my husband's final arrangements. Wayne Baxter assisted & guided us through the entire process with such care & compassion. Don't know what we would have done without him! Sincerely, Colleen Elledge"
The Peterson Family
The Peterson FamilyYelp! Review - Northwest Highway 5-Stars
Read More
"I can’t say enough about how helpful and professional Dusty Martin, the funeral director at the Aria Cremation location on NW Highway has been. From my initial call, he was kind and informative. My friend died at home while on hospice and she was picked up in about an hour after receiving the call from the hospice nurse. The person who arrived to pick her up was also very professional/respectful and allowed us to take as much time with her as we wished. When I met with Dusty the next day about arrangements, he explained the process and options available without being pushy or trying to “sell” extras. Throughout the process, he kept me informed and, for example, was careful to be certain I understood the cost of the obituary I wanted and offered some options for reducing that cost if I wished. When I stopped by for another reason and started talking about some of the problems I was having with the pictures and media I hoped to use at a memorial lunch I was planning, he not only listened patiently but offered technology advice and let me use his personal media player. I have had experience arranging cremations for four others using two other local companies, and this experience with Dusty at Aria has been by far the best one I have had."
Paula Barnes
Paula BarnesGoogle Review
Read More
"My Daddy’s service and our family experience at Aria Northwest Highway was truly blessed. Funeral Director Dustin Martin is the kind of person that you would like to see on a more regular basis – but in his industry – you hope to not see him that often. That being said – THANK YOU DUSTIN for your unending kindness, compassion and friendship through the process. Meeting you and discussing Dallas History, Find A Grave and my Dad’s lifelong contributions to the great City of Dallas was simply wonderful! In memory of my dad James A. Dodd, Sr. – I want to personally thank you and let you know that you made everything better in that moment. Your calling to “Be There” is spot on. Aria has a one in a million guy in you! Bling Blinky of TEXAS Shout Out: God Bless You!!"
Previous
Next

Get In Touch

Locations

Immediate Attention

Contact Us

Preston Road

“George Bush at Preston”

Aria - Northwest Highway

“5 Miles East of Hillcrest Memorial Park / Lake Highlands”

Funeral Homes Irving Tx: Aria Cremation

“Belt Line Road at 183”

Fannin Memorial Gardens

Veterans Funeral Services

Darst Funeral Home

Search Obituaries

Search

Important Information

  1. If death has occurred and or is imminent, please call the Aria location nearest you.

    PRESTON ROAD
    214.306.6700

    NORTHWEST HIGHWAY
    214.340.8008

    BELTLINE ROAD
    972.607.4400

  2. Click here to Download the Cremation Forms.
  3. Have the cremation authorization form notarized
  4. Fax the forms back to us at:
    • NW Highway
      214-340-8009
    • Preston Rd.
      972-526-7410
    • Belt Line Rd.
      972-573-1008
 

Additional Information