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Monday, April 11, 2016

Richard L. White Sr.


Richard L. White Sr., 84, of Galesburg, died at 9:16 p.m. Sunday, April 10, 2016, in the Care Center of Abingdon.

He was born September 13, 1931, in London Mills, the son of Samuel D. and Bernice (Lindstrom) White.  He married Beverly J. Sullivan.  He later married Arleta Roberts Orr on April 18, 1987 in Galesburg.

He is survived by his wife, Arleta; a son, Richard “Rick” White Jr. of East Peoria; one daughter, Pam (and Gary) Doyle of Monmouth; a step daughter, Debra (and Jerry) Blixt of Montclair, Virginia; six grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Robert White; and a sister, Donna Sergison.

Richard was an electrician at Maytag for over 40 years before retiring.  He was a member of Alpha Masonic Lodge.

Cremation will be accorded.  Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 15, 2016, at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel.  Burial will be at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.  Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.


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