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Dan White Obituary
Dan C. White
Aug. 2, 1943 - July 25, 2022
DALTON CITY - Dan C. White, 78, of Dalton City, IL, passed away at 12:58 AM, on Monday, July 25, 2022, in his home.
Dan was born in Decatur, IL, on August 2, 1943, the son of Paul White and Mayrose (Reatherford) White. He married Linda Wolf on February 14, 1987, in Ft. Worth, TX.
Dan served his country in the National Guard. He was a member of N.S.R.A. and HOG. Dan also enjoyed building motorcycles and street rods.
He is survived by his wife, Linda of Dalton City, IL; son, Jeffrey White and wife Tracy of Troy, MO; step-son, Brad Simpson and wife, Kerri of Mt. Zion, IL; brother, Dave White and wife, Beverly of Shelbyville, IL; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Dan was preceded in death by his parents.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, July 29, 2022, at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior to service time. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, IL.
Memorials may be made to Donor's Choice.
Condolences may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dan White
greg & tammy hill
August 6, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
greg a
August 6, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mike and Suzanne wainscott
July 29, 2022
Linda , Ijust heard about Dan I am so sorry. He and I had so many conversations. He will be missed You take care. Suzanne
Max & Carol Hutchens
July 28, 2022
Sending our deepest condolences to the White family. We have known Dan since our high school days. We are so sorry for your loss. We are sending our thoughts & prayers for comfort & peace at this difficult time.
Karole Johnson
July 28, 2022
So sorry about Dan.
Malinda cookson
July 27, 2022
Linda , I´m so sorry to hear of Dan´s passing. We have lost touch but never forgotten with memories I have from our time at Zexel. I am reminded of Dan´s love of motorcycles. I do believe u will find peace of mind in time because of the love of God he has for u. Do u remember the time I lifted u up in prayer in my Sunday school class and u were blessed with a great outcome in ur health . I remember standing in the hallway , u thanking me for the prayers. I´m doing the same now. Love u .
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