John Matthew

White

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IN LOVING MEMORY

John Matthew White

Sep 19 1937 - Dec 10 2017

John Matthew White, age 80, of Fairview, Texas, passed away December 10, 2017.  John was born September 19, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois, to Michael and Agnes (Burke) White.  He graduated from Leo High School.  John proudly served in the United States Army spending the last few months of his two year term in Okinawa, Japan.  He met and married Evelyn Kruzel on October 1, 1966, in Chicago.  John retired from Illinois Bell after thirty years of service.  He and Evelyn moved to Heritage Ranch in 2004 to truly enjoy retirement.  John loved to play cards and host card parties.  His passion was gardening.

He is survived by his wife, Evelyn White of Fairview, Texas; daughters, Jennifer Winkler and husband, Raymond of Glen Ellyn, Illinois, Karen Birmingham and husband, Donald of Prosper, Texas, and Peggy White and Edward Pitts of Frankfort, Illinois; grandchildren, Ashley, Amanda, Rachel, Haley, Kate, Brian, and Casey; and numerous nieces and nephews to whom he was a wonderful uncle.

He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Michael, Peter, Margaret, Agnes, and Betty.

A remembrance gathering will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., on Saturday, December 16, 2017, at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home in Allen, Texas.

 

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