Robert G. White Obituary (1930 - 2003)

Robert G. White, 73, of Taylorville, IL died at 1:45 pm Sunday, August 24, 2003 at his residence. He was born June 14, 1930 in Georgetown, IL the son of Ernest J. and Zella Lauina Smith White. On December 30, 1951 he married Joan Kennedy in the First Presbyterian Church in Champaign, IL. Mr. White was a teacher and coach in the Taylorville School District. He was a member and Elder of the First Presbyterian Church in Taylorville, an Air Force veteran, serving in the Korean War, a member of V.F.W. Post 4495, Christian County Retired Teacher's Association, and had been a foster parent for many years. Surviving are his wife Joan White of Taylorville; 6 Children: Rhonda G. Denning and husband Joseph of Taylorville, Roberta (Robin) G. Steffen and husband Michael of Springfield, IL, Randall G. White and Companion Sheryl Coady of Stonington, IL, Richard G. White and wife Cathy of Lakeworth, FL, Victor N. White of Lewiston, ID and Tina M. White of Chicago, IL. 2 Sisters: Betty Irvin and Sharon Hardy and husband David both of Danville, IL. 7 Grandchildren and 1 Step Grandchild. Preceding him in death were his parents and one daughter, Deborah White. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 am Thursday, August 28, 2003 in First Presbyterian Church in Taylorville with Pastor Bob Spurgin officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Taylorville, IL. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Wednesday, August 27, 2003 in McClure Funeral Home, Taylorville, IL. Memorials may be made to Taylorville Football Programs, First Presbyterian Church or Lanphier High School Football Boosters.