Daniel White

The love of my life, my son, Daniel White, passed away at 44 years young, on January 18, 2017, from complications of sugar diabetes.

He was born in Akron, Ohio on April 7th, 1972 on my 21 st. birthday, the best gift I ever received.

Danny graduated from Woodridge High School in 1991, he loved his high school and the life long friends he made there!

He never met a stranger and lived his life in the moment, always working at his shop on muscle and antique cars with his friends or four wheeling, roller skating or traveling with one of his best buddy's!

Danny was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Howard and Olive White; parental grandparents, Cecil and Martha Kolb; his uncles, William and Lanny White and Jim Kirt; aunts, Cathy White; and favorite cousin, Anthony White and his four legged son, Trucker Dog.

He is survived by his heart broken mother, Jewell White; father, Tim Kolb; uncles, Bud and Bill White, Jackie Canfield, Bill Murski; aunts, Joyce Canfield, Delores White, Sue White, Pat Murski and Cherly Kirt.

Best friends for life and beyond, Matt S., Brad G., Shawn S., Terry B., Jeff P., Skip P., Travis J., Mike G., Tony U., John H., Steve S., Casey S., Chris P., the entire Klapp family; and way to many more to mention.

To Winnie Fisher, Danny fell in love with you the moment he met you and never stopped, I hope you feel that love always.

Danny loved the country side of West Virginia and wanted to be buried in our family cemetery there.

We will have his service at the Wilson- Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, 154 Main St., Clay W. Wa. 25043, phone 304-587-4244, on Sunday, January 29.

Friends and family will be received at the funeral from 12 to 2 p.m., with services following.

Burial will be at the Ramsey Cemetery in Harrison, W. Va., right after services.

A celebration of life is in the planning and will be announced on Facebook.

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Published by Akron Beacon Journal on Jan. 26, 2017.

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Scott Reis

January 20, 2022

The thing I enjoyed most was listening to Danny serenade us with his renditions of the songs of the day when he was just 3 years old. He had the cutest voice and was so happy putting a smile on everyone´s face!! He was one of the GOOD GUYS!!

Davd Laughlin

January 27, 2017

Sorry for losing such a generous and wonderful person,give your loved ones a hug and a kiss and while doing so, Danny is there with you !!!

Tony RADOVIC

January 27, 2017

Thinking back when you moved in next to me 35 yr ago in prange Dr u where such a scranny little guy always trying to fit in with us older kids we were friends then and stayed always !!! Loyalty was bond between my crew and yours and as we grew we all became friends I could go months and not see you but when we came together it was like we never missed a day ,it's was a unspoken bond .The recent death of a mutual friend ( KF)brought us together last February and we got to catch up for a yr lunch s working on my vehicle at yr shop hanging out im thankfull that I got to see you the past 11 month s I'm thankful my son got to know you because that's the kind of friends I want him to have . To you Dan I can't say goodbye so I'll say what are mutual friend would say I'll see ya when I see ya !!! Thanks for the life long friendship love you brother

Scott Reis

January 27, 2017

Danny was a wonderful young man and a cherished son to his Mother and my good friend Jewell. I was privileged to watch Danny grow up in his younger years out in Southern California. At the very young age of 3 he would frequently entertain all of us with his singing rendition of Donna Summer's hit song "Wuv to Wuv ya Baby". He enjoyed making everyone he was near very happy with his comical personality. We will all miss you Danny!! Love, Scott

Theresa Gray

January 26, 2017

I remember when I babysat Danny. He was such a sweet and happy child. I also got to go to his graduation party. He must have had a hundred friends there. He clearly touched a lot of throughout his. My thoughts and prayers are with Jewell and the rest of the family.

Vicky Czerwinski-Binder

January 26, 2017

I'll always remember Danny's smile. Deepest sympathies to the family.

Deborah Moles

January 26, 2017

Danny will never be forgotten. Danny was one of the best people on this Earth. May God guide your Mother and Father, family and friends through this tough moment in our lives. I will always remember you in class. I loved how you smiled, laughed, made me and others laugh. You truly were a great friend to all who knew you. Rest in peace Danny!

Jennifer Wenger (Donley )

January 26, 2017

Danny White you will be missed, you were loved by all who knew you. You were a good friend to all who came in contact with you. R.I.P.

Jennifer Wenger ( Donley)

January 26, 2017

When I heard that you had left us,
I was simply blown away,
I thought to myself how could this be possible?
Your humor and devilish smile,and your wittyness,
No one ever knew what you would do next,
You were always there for everyone and anyone, you were kind,and gentle and loved in every way,
You will be missed my departed friend,and classmate, may you rest in comfort and peace.
Danny White you will be missed by all.
Thoughts and prayers and condolences to the White Family, as we lay a very special person to rest, he's in God's hands now.

Jennifer Donley. (Wenger)

January 26, 2017

When I heard that you had left us, I was simply blown away, How could that be possible? Your dry wit and your humor,Your grin and devilish smile, No one knew what you'd do next, You had one unique style.! You had a truly special gift, always there for everyone, so dependable,,sincere,gentle and kind, so my dear departed friend I will think of you each day, Peace and rest,and comfort I hope you have found today, you will be missed.
My deepest condolences to the family of Danny White, thoughts and prayers are with you.

Douglas Bolin

January 26, 2017

My most heartfelt condolences to all family and friends.I always liked Danny.Sorry for your loss.
Woodbridge classmate,
Douglas Bolin
R.i.p Danny White

Kristi Peaslee

January 26, 2017

Love You Danny. I will never meet another person with such a kind heart as you. I am blessed to have had you in our lives. Will always miss you. I know Trucker is happy to be with you again.

Stephen Sullivan

January 26, 2017

My life hasn't been, nor will it ever be the same knowing we will never spend time together in this world. Danny was always there for me whenever I needed a hand or someone to hang out with. If I had a party, Danny was always there and my family considered him part of our family. I'm still devastated from your passing :(....

January 26, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. Taken way too soon. Danny was the kindest and most caring person always. My son, Bobby, had the pleasure of working across the street from Danny's shop and Danny always checked in on him and brought him food. My son said to me not to long ago "Mom, you are so lucky to have went to school with people like Danny, he's good people and I am glad I have gotten to know him too!" So true buddy, so true. Love you Danny and we know you are watching over everyone. Have a blast playin with Trucker Dog!! Tammy Bowman Harmel and Bobby Harmel.