I searched newspapers and found some things about Richard. He went by his middle name Wayne. His father’s name was Richard. I came across some things about Wayne while in his youth.
Wayne won the fourth prize in the bicycle parade during the FAA festival in Slater, Missouri. The source was from The Call Kansas City, Missouri on Friday, September 21, 1956 on page 17.
Richard became a deliver / Call Agent for the Kansas City Call in November of 1956. He was a fourth grader, a pupil at Alexander school.. ~ In the photo his name was listed as Richard Wayne White. The photo is from the Call Kansas City, Missouri on Friday , October 12, 1956 on page 17. (Wayne was listed as a reporter on November 2, 1956 on page 11.)
Other news clips about Richard Wayne White
Wayne was very happy when his parents gave him a piano . He has been taking music for several years and is one of the musicians at the Second Baptist church in May 11, 1960. He was at the piano at church devotionals and for men’s choir. February of 1962.
I discovered that Wayne was acknowledged with his parents in news clips as son or by Wayne. For example, Mr. and Mrs. Richard White and son had picnic in their backyard…the article even mentioned who was there I found this interesting.
Who was Richard Wayne White?
He was the son of Richard Roosevelt White and Silas (Hamon) White.
He was born on Monday, September 22, 1947 in Marshall, Missouri.
Richard passed on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at the age of 69.
Richard Wayne White’s Great Grand Father Richard “Dick” White was the brother of my Great Grandmother Isaac Blakey.~ R.I. P. cousin Richard Wayne.
Thanks for reading
Mr. Richard Wayne White ~ While In His Youth Time
another side dated August 19, 2025
God Bless
S.A. Blakley
Amy Johnson Crow’s #52Ancestors in 52 Week Challenge in 2025
The theme for Week 34 is “Play Time.” (This should be fun!) Who in your family tree had a playful demeanor? Anyone play a sport or an instrument? How about someone who was in a school play?
