James A. "Jim" White Sr.

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White Funeral Home & Cremation Services

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Griffith, Indiana

James White Obituary

James A. "Jim" White Sr.

GRIFFITH, IN - James A. "Jim" White Sr. age 74 of Griffith, passed away on Friday March 15, 2019. He is survived by his children James A. (Erin Dahlkamp) White Jr, Patrick (Yun Ping) White, Tamara (David) DeRolf, and Christopher (Janet Hauser) White; and by his numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren (having a special place in his heart for Jenna). James was preceded in death by his parents Albert and Marie White, and by his wife Patricia White.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday March 19, 2019 at 7:00p.m. at WHITE FUNERAL HOME with Rev. James Williams officiating. Cremation will follow the services with inurnment at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL. Friends may meet with the family on Tuesday March 19, 2019 from 3:00-7:00pm at White Funeral Home located at 921 W. 45th Ave. in Griffith.

James was a Navy Veteran and member of the American Legion Post 66 in Griffith. He was retired from the Litho Strip Co. in Chicago, and enjoyed his children, grandchildren, playing Darts, the Chicago Cubs, drinking his MGD, always having his salt shaker, and bowling, which he scored a perfect game (300) in 1997. He was also an avid reader of the newspaper, reading it from front to back every day. Those who knew Jim always said he was a happy person.

For information, please call White Funeral Home at (219) 924-4100 or visit us at [email protected]

Published by The Times on Mar. 18, 2019.
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I would like to express my sincere condolences to the White family. Please find comfort in the words at Hosea 13:14.
~lwv

March 26, 2019

Losing a loved one is never easy, But our God promises to give strength and the courage youll need to endure, and to cope with the pain of your loss. He also promises to hold your hand every step of the way. Isaiah 40: 29, 41: 10, 13

MC

March 20, 2019

May the God of all comfort sustain your family during the days ahead Psalms 119:76

March 19, 2019

Rest in Peace my friend Jim. You will be greatly missed at Legion Post 66

Ed & Michelle Pramuk

March 19, 2019

Jim was a great guy and everyone at Post 66 in Griffith liked him. He will be greatly missed with his sense of humor and conversations we all enjoyed. My deepest sympathy to his family.

Gail Riffle

March 18, 2019

We will miss seeing Jim out in the garage during the warmer months. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Stacy Smithers-LaPat

March 18, 2019

Jim was just an all around great guy. Always had a good word and a smile for everyone he came across. I'm glad I got to say farewell before I left Illinois for good. He was a good man and a great friend to so many.

Angelique Matuzas

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March 17, 2019

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