Roger D. White

Roger Darrell White 75, of Buffalo WV, formerly of Boone County married to Michele Dotson White for 47 years passed on to our Lord on December 12, 2019 after a five-year battle with cancer.
During his life Roger graduated from Van High School, and studied at Southern Community College where he later instructed in math courses. Roger voluntarily enlisted in the US Army. He was stationed in Germany for six years in as an Airborne ranger and in administration. Roger played baseball for the US Army during his enlistment. Upon his return from the Army Roger spent time in Chicago working and playing professional baseball. Returning to West Virginia Roger worked for Eastern/Peabody Coal retiring as a personnel coordinator in 1998. He also enlisted in the National Guard upon his return to Boone county.
In his second career Roger was a member of the National Greyhound Association and President of the West Virginia Greyhound Breeders Association. He did this all while helping operate the Blue and Gold kennels which grew from the greyhound business he and Michele founded in 1990. He worked tirelessly as a lobbyist representing the industry both in West Virginia and the nation abroad. When Roger was not busy with lobbying he enjoyed working on and maintaining his farm.
Roger was a member of the Masonic Lodge with Scottish Rights for 32 years.
Roger enjoyed playing golf in his free time. He played in many leagues and tournaments during his life and was a very accomplished golfer. He also played in several local and travel softball leagues as well.
Roger is preceded in death by his father Dennie White, mother Altie White, brother Charles, sisters Bonnie Ramsey and Betty McDermitt.
Roger is survived by wife; Michele Dotson White of Buffalo WV, daughters; Yvette Andree Call of Hurricane WV and Ara Elizabeth and husband John Joyce of Clayton GA, his grandchildren are Zachary Call, Navy stationed in Iwakuni Japan, Alexis Brooke and husband Steven Sowards of Hurricane WV and Makenzie Call of Hurricane WV.
He is also survived by brother David his wife Peggy of Madisonville KY, and sister Diana Dotson of Lincoln county WV. He is survived by many uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, December 15, 2019 Handley Funeral Home, Danville, WV with Rev. Scotty Elswick officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens, Madison with military graveside rites performed by Daniel Boone VFW Post 5578, Madison, WV and Masonic service by Odell Masonic Lodge #115, Madison, WV

Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.