Canton – George Richard White, 69, of Canton, passed away at 3:27 PM on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at his home. He was born on September 26, 1948 in Bushnell to Harry and Leona (Morris) White. He married Peggy Satterly on January 18, 1984 in Lewistown, they were together for 45 loving years.
Surviving is his wife, Peggy; two children, Carrie (Kenneth) Riddle and Michael (Jessica) White; five grandchildren, Evrett 15, LeeAnna13, Katherine 11, Emma 7, and Brian 5; one brother, Lee White of Canton; two sisters, Rosie Purchase and Barb Morrow; and many nieces and nephews.
George will finally be reunited with his parents, two brothers, and two sisters.
George has the most thoughtful, kindest, biggest heart and would do everything he could to help anyone in need. He always enjoyed every second of his time with all of his grandchildren. George loved to laugh and give you the business. George worked at Spoon River College for 14 years. He absolutely loved being outdoors, fishing, walking, mushrooming, and when he wasn’t doing that he was watching the Cubs and Bears.
A celebration of life will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at the Elks Lodge in Canton, IL, please bring a dish. Memorials can be made to his children or his wife. Cremation rites will be accorded with Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton, IL. To make online condolences you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com
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