Jack W. White, 81, of Warsaw, Mo., passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022 at the Truman Lake Manor in Lowry City, Mo. He was born on June 1, 1941 in Eudora, the son of SE and Johnnie White. Jack grew up in Eudora and began work in the cotton fields with his father.
Jack served in the United States Army from 1959-1962. He was stationed in Fort Sam Hood, Texas and was deployed to Korea during his service.
On January 1, 1965, Jack was united in marriage to Earlene Dority. They made their home in Climax Springs, Mo. until 1970 when they moved to Warsaw.
Jack was a member of Disabled American Veterans-Kansas City and was State Commander in 2000 and 2001. He was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Warsaw and enjoyed his cattle and ranched in Benton County for many years.
Jack is preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Chuck White; and a sister, Carolyn Russell.
Jack is survived by his wife, Earlene White, of the home; three children: Jack White, Jr. (Shannon), of Kearney, Mo.; Jennifer Hall (Eric), of Austin, Texas; and Jonna Daleske (Jeff), of Warsaw, Mo.; three grandchildren: Cheyenne White, Chase White and Emma Callahan. As well as two sisters: Betty Dority, of Warsaw, and Shirley Berryman (Bob), of Monticello; a brother, AC White (Sarah), of Heber Springs, and numerous other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services for Jack W. White were held at 11 a.m. Friday, January 6, 2023 at the First Baptist Church in Warsaw, Mo. with Pastor Barry Edwards officiating. Visitation was held one hour prior to the funeral from 10-11a.m. Graveside Services and Interment were held at 10 a.m. Monday, January 9, 2023 at the Oakland Cemetery in Monticello.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans c/o the Reser Funeral Home P.O. Box 910 Warsaw, Mo. 65355. You can sign Jack's guestbook page at www.stephensondearman.com.
