Mark Wells White, Jr., (March 17, 1940 – August 5, 2017) was an American lawyer. He served as the 43rd Governor of Texas serving from January 18, 1983 to January 20, 1987.
Quick facts 43rd Governor of Texas, Lieutenant ...
Mark Wells White, Jr., |
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 Governor Mark White addressing a joint session of the Texas Legislature on January 14, 1987, six days before leaving office. |
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In office
January 18, 1983 – January 20, 1987 |
| Lieutenant | William P. Hobby Jr. |
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| Preceded by | Bill Clements |
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| Succeeded by | Bill Clements |
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In office
January 19, 1979 – January 18, 1983 |
| Governor | Bill Clements |
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| Preceded by | John Hill |
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| Succeeded by | Jim Mattox |
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In office
January 19, 1973 – October 27, 1977 |
| Governor | Dolph Briscoe |
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| Preceded by | V. Larry Teaver, Jr. |
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| Succeeded by | George Strake, Jr. |
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| Born | Mark Wells White
(1940-03-17)March 17, 1940
Longview, Texas, U.S. |
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| Died | August 5, 2017(2017-08-05) (aged 77)
Houston, Texas, U.S. |
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| Political party | Democratic |
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| Spouse(s) | Linda Gale Thompson |
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| Children | 3 (two sons, one daughter) |
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| Residence | Houston, Texas, U.S. |
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| Alma mater | Baylor University |
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| Profession | Lawyer and politician |
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| Branch/service | Texas National Guard |
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| Unit | 36th Infantry Division |
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| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
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Close
White died at age 77 at his home in Houston, Texas on August 5, 2017 from a heart attack.[1]
