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Tommy R. White
WAWAKA, IN - Tommy R. White age 81 of Wawaka, IN formerly of Crown Point and Hammond passed away on Friday May 10, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Betty Jean; sons: Thomas A. White and Tracy White; grandchildren: Tiffani( Robert) Bussie, Amy Ramirez, Jessica (Matt) Howard , Krystal Ramos, and James Elmer; great-grandchildren: Jason, Noah, Abbigalle, Jordan, Christina, Cadden, and Zackary; brothers: Bobby (Earline) White, Ray (Sharon) White, and Ted (Camille) White; daughter-in-law, Kathy White and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Randolph (Arbulace) White; mother, Lillian (Curtis) Williams; son, Timothy; daughter, Gail Elmer; brother, Donald; and sister, Helen Herron.
Funeral services will be held on Friday May 17, 2019 at 10:00 AM at WHITE FUNERAL HOME located at 921 W. 45th Ave., Griffith with Pastor James La-Follette officiating. Burial will follow at Memory Lane Cemetery in Schererville, IN. Friends may meet with the family on Thursday May 16, 2019 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at WHITE FUNERAL HOME.
Tommy retired from Acme Packaging in Riverdale, Illinois. He was a member of Cosperville Baptist Church in Wawaka, IN. and he was an avid fisherman. In Lieu of flowers memorials may be given to Alzheimer's Association or American Heart Association in Tom's Memory.
For more information please contact WHITE FUNERAL HOME at (219) 924-4100 or visit us at www.whitefuneralhomeofgriffith.com
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American Heart Association
May 15, 2019
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
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May 14, 2019
My condolences to your family for your loss. May you continue to feel comforted by the loving support of your family and friends and also from God Almighty who will give you the strength to get through these difficult times. Psalms 9 : 9 - 10
May 14, 2019
Please accept my condolences during your time of great sadness. May you cherish fond memories to help you cope with the pain from day to day. Take note of the comforting words at 1Thessalonians 4:14, the beautiful hope of seeing your loved one again.
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