Obituaries

Donald K. White

June 11th, 1946 – February 19th, 2019

Donald Kenneth White, age 72 of Smithfield, Illinois, passed away at 3:00 am on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at Clayberg Nursing Center in Cuba, Illinois. He was born on June 11, 1946 in Avon, Illinois, the son of Kenneth Raymond and Grace Irene (Potter) White. He married Shirley Stephens on July 20, 1968 in Canton, Illinois. She survives.

Also surviving are two sons, Marcus (and Mary Beth) White of Danvers, Illinois and Michael (and Dawn) White of Smithfield, Illinois, one daughter Melissa (and Chris) Sallee, five grandchildren; Sierra Grace White, Zachary Ethan White, Chase Michael White, Carter Mitchell White, and Ainsley Irene White, and one sister Mariluan (and Theodore) Deming of Smithfield, Illinois.

Don was preceded in death by his parents and one sister Elinor White.

He was an Air Force veteran, serving from 1966 to 1968 with a rank of Sergeant.

Don worked for International Harvester for more than 18 years. He then worked for the Illinois Department of Transportation for 20 years, retiring in 2011.

He loved farming, raising cattle and restoring and showing tractors. He enjoyed gospel music, singing, and storytelling. He loved his family so much and he lived for his grandchildren. Don was always willing to help his neighbors.

He was very much looking forward to heaven.

Services will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at 3:00 pm at the Smithfield Church of the Nazarene. Pastor Dean Potts will officiate. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the services at the church on Saturday. Interment will be held in the Fairview Cemetery, Fairview, Illinois with full military rites provided by the Cuba American Legion and the Honor Guard from Scott Air Force Base. memorials may be made in Don's memory to the Smithfield Fire Department, the Smithfield Church of the Nazarene, or the Clayberg Nursing Center.

Condolences

February 21st, 2019

Sincere condolences to Shirley and the family. Prayers for you to feel God's presence and the presence of the Comforter. Kathy and Maurice Cox

February 21st, 2019

So sorry for your loss. May God uphold you with His love and give you comfort and strength. Gary & Cheryl Cox Matteson (Maurie's sister).

February 21st, 2019

Hugs to you, Melissa! I am so sorry for the loss to your family.

February 21st, 2019

Shirley sending hugs and prayers for comfort and peace thinking of you Love Patty Gutting ❤

February 22nd, 2019

We so much enjoyed getting to know Don at our Providence hymn sings. We will dearly miss him but know we'll see him again! Our sympathies and prayers to the family.
Mike and Cindy Neuendorf

February 22nd, 2019

Shirley and family so sorry for your loss sending hugs and prayers for comfort and peace for all. Pat Kindhart

February 22nd, 2019

So sorry for your loss may God comfort you and family and give you peace . Dorothy Loop

February 22nd, 2019

Love and warm prayers for your precious family. We love y’all very much! Rod and Cathy and family....Panhandle, Tx.

February 22nd, 2019

May your memories & Gods love & strength comfort you during these times. Marilyn & Lyle Carpenter Kewanee, il

February 23rd, 2019

Shirley and family, so sorry for your loss. Sendingprayers

February 23rd, 2019

Sending prayers. So sorry for your loss. Janet Kent

February 23rd, 2019

Shirley and family, Sorry for your loss. Sending prayers. I'm a schoolmate of Don's many years ago Donna Hallam-Brush

February 23rd, 2019

Sorry for your lost he was a great man he teached me a lot we had great memories together i will not forget him sending my prayers to you guys

February 23rd, 2019

Jeremiah 29:11 . For I know the plans I have for you. Plans for a future and a hope...Donald is there now . No more pain , crying , or worry . He s free.. In the presence of our Lord & Saviour . Jesus Christ forever and ever! Amen .. Love & prayers - Mike & Roberta White (Sherman)

February 23rd, 2019

Shirley and family, we are so sorry for your loss. So glad we were back from Florida to visit with both of you in his last days. Knowing he with Jesus as hard as it is, brings us peace. Treasure all your memories. Love and prayers, Lony & Sheree

February 23rd, 2019

Shirley my heart goes out to you and your family. Don was such a wonderful man.Richard and I had so many memories of the times we would all be together. We will cherish those memories forever.Hugs to you my dear friend.

February 23rd, 2019

Thinking of you and you family . Remembering the hymn sings at church and how much he enjoyed them..

February 23rd, 2019

So sorry to hear of your loss. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. Deanna (Wright) Johnson