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James White Obituary
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James "Jay" Richard White, age 95, of
La Grange, passed away Aug. 22, 2025.
He was the son of the late James Lester and Dorothy Terry (Cranior) White. Jay served in the Air Force during the Korean War. He owned Jay White's Coiffeurs.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Patricia "Pat" Carter White.
He is survived by his children, Richard White, Barbara "Barbie" Wade (John), Martin White, David R. Owens (Teresa) and Shelley Owens; grandchildren, David "Riley" Owens II (Crystal), Joanie White, Rachael Owens (Melissa), Caitlin Nash and Samuel "Rhys" Owens; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Nancy Skillman; extended family and friends.
A memorial gathering will be held for Jay at Heady-Radcliffe Funeral Home in La Grange on Sept. 3, 2025, from 3-7:30 p.m. with a time of sharing at 7:30.
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Elaine Ganote
September 19, 2025
Oh my goodness! Im just seeing this sad news today! I worked in Jay's shop for many years! So sorry that I could not attend his service. We always had a good time and many lasting memories I'll have of him and Pat. Rest in peace Jay.
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