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Woodie White Memoriam

Woodie T. White, prominent Chicago executive, civic leader and former Vice President, Mid-West Region Field Operations of the United Negro College Fund, age 66, died at 12:50 A.M., Monday, August 12 at Warren Barr Pavillion following a long illness. Woodie was born on November 13, 1946 in Washington, D.C. He leaves behind his beloved son, Woodie, III of Los Angeles, his brother and sister-in-law Frank and Linda White of Florida, his mother Anne White of Chicago, nieces Erin, Lindsay and Whitney, his former wife Bunny Fisher and a host of dear friends and colleagues. Arrangements for a memorial service and celebration of Woodie's life are being planned. For information contact [email protected].

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Aug. 13 to Aug. 17, 2013.

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September 12, 2013

I worked with Woodie at Columbia College. He was very creative, energetic, and supportive of my work. I'm very sorry for his loss.

White Family

August 31, 2013

August 31, 2013

MEMORIAL SERVICE - Sunday, September 8, 2013, 3:00 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, Prairie Room, 2233 Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago, IL 60616.

Darryll Jones

August 25, 2013

Woodie was a very sweet, loving, caring man with a hearty robust infectious laugh. A great guy.

Tommy with Mother & son, Woodie

Linda White

August 19, 2013

Patty Carroll

August 19, 2013

We will miss his perception, advice and good energy. So sorry to lose him.

parents, Woodie & Anne White

Linda White

August 19, 2013

White/Wright family

Linda White

August 19, 2013

Tommy with nieces Arin,Lindsey & Whitney

Linda White

August 19, 2013

Tommy and niece, Lindsey

Linda White

August 19, 2013

Tommy and niece, Arin

Linda White

August 19, 2013

Frank's birthday party in Orlando

Linda White

August 19, 2013

Woodie "Tommy" 5yrs & brother, Frank 7months

Linda White

August 19, 2013

August 19, 2013

He will be so missed.

Marsha Dymzarov

August 19, 2013

Marsha Dymzarov

August 19, 2013

Marsha Dymzarov

August 19, 2013

August 19, 2013

Dear Woodie and Bunny - my heart and prayers are with you now and always.

Love, Joy

Christine Somervill

August 17, 2013

I'm so sorry to hear that Woodie lost his fight with his illness. He was a very special person and I'll miss his bright energy and heartfelt laughter. God Bless!

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