Public invited to attend funeral of Oklahoma World War II veteran with no surviving family

A funeral home is inviting the public to attend funeral services for an Oklahoma World War II veteran with no known surviving family. According to Rebecca Raines, funeral director at Brown Dugger Funeral Home in Perry, funeral services are set for 10 a.m. Sept. 4 for Herman Augusta White. White was born on Dec. 1, 1921 and joined the Navy in 1945. He was a Seaman Second Class and served on the USS Muliphen, and was awarded the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, according to his honorable discharge documents.White donated his home and possessions to a local Baptist church. Raines said White’s wife and only son have preceded him in death. The funeral home is donating a casket and services free of charge. The American Legion of Perry will be doing a flag line.A moment of silence will take place, along with a red, white, and blue balloon release, according to the funeral home. Military honors will include a rifle volley, a live bugler playing taps, and Admiral Slavonic will speak. Honoring America's Warriors, Bikers for Trump, Patriot Guard Riders, The Eagle Riders, Freedom Riders, Noble County Independent Bikers, and several other groups will be in attendance. The funeral services will take place at the Grace Hill Cemetery at 500 Memorial Drive in Perry.

A funeral home is inviting the public to attend funeral services for an Oklahoma World War II veteran with no known surviving family.

According to Rebecca Raines, funeral director at Brown Dugger Funeral Home in Perry, funeral services are set for 10 a.m. Sept. 4 for Herman Augusta White. White was born on Dec. 1, 1921 and joined the Navy in 1945. He was a Seaman Second Class and served on the USS Muliphen, and was awarded the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, according to his honorable discharge documents.


White donated his home and possessions to a local Baptist church. Raines said White’s wife and only son have preceded him in death. The funeral home is donating a casket and services free of charge. The American Legion of Perry will be doing a flag line.

A moment of silence will take place, along with a red, white, and blue balloon release, according to the funeral home. Military honors will include a rifle volley, a live bugler playing taps, and Admiral Slavonic will speak.

Honoring America's Warriors, Bikers for Trump, Patriot Guard Riders, The Eagle Riders, Freedom Riders, Noble County Independent Bikers, and several other groups will be in attendance.

The funeral services will take place at the Grace Hill Cemetery at 500 Memorial Drive in Perry.