William D. ""Bill"" White, Jr.'s Obituary
CHARLESTON, IL - William D. "Bill" White, Jr., age 66 of Charleston, left his earthly home on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 while at Palm Terrace of Mattoon. A Celebration of Life for family and friends will be held from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 16, 2017 at Adams Funeral Chapel in Charleston. It is requested that in lieu of flowers, thoughtful donations in his honor be made to Adams Funeral Chapel to assist the family with final expenses. Gifts may be left on the memorial table or mailed in care of Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Dr., Charleston, IL 61920. Bill was born December 10, 1950 in Oakland, California, a son of the late William D. and Olive (Hendrix) White, Sr. Bill was a 1969 graduate of Charleston High School. That same year he married Rita Coffey and they became the parents of two children, Michelle Faires (JB) of rural Ashmore, Illinois and Billy White (Kim) of Charleston. Bill later married Cindy Titus on May 27, 2010 in Sanibel, Florida and they enjoyed almost four years together before his stroke in 2014. Bill is also survived by his three grandsons, Parker and Hunter White and Matthew Chaney; two brothers, Harry White (Vicki) of Charleston and Dennis White (Missy) of Chrisman, Illinois. In addition to his parents he was preceded by his granddaughter, Ciara Faires. Bill was employed for many years with R.R. Donnelley & Sons in Mattoon. Following his retirement from Donnelley's, Bill embraced his entrepreneurial spirit and started Closet Classics Storage Solutions. Bill was skillful as a handyman and enjoyed flipping houses and working on old cars and motorcycles. He was musically gifted as a guitarist, and every spring anticipated the arrival of mushroom season. His sense of humor created smiles and laughter for others and it was enjoyable being in his company. Bill loved his family dearly and they will always treasure their many fond memories of special times shared.Click to view Family Memorial Video. SERVICES Time of Remembering & Sharing Friday, June 16, 2017 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Adams Funeral Chapel 2330 SHAWNEE DR CHARLESTON, Illinois 61920
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