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      Dannie Allen White, 71 of Geff, Illinois passed away Thursday, March 19th, 2020 at his residence in Geff, Illinois.

      Dannie was born at Barnhill Illinois to Joe B. and Lyndal (Finley) White on August 5, 1948. He married Jacqueline ‘Jackie’ (Riddle) White on August 22, 1970 at Mt. Vernon, Illinois.

      Dannie was a machine repairman for Airtex Products in Fairfield, Illinois. He was a member of the American Legion, VFW and DAV. He was a Vietnam veteran and was very proud to serve his country. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping.

      He is survived by his wife Jacqueline (Jackie) White of Geff, Illinois; one daughter Kathy (Gordon) Cooper of Albion, Illinois; two sons Keith (Casey) White of Geff, Illinois: and Dannie R.( Carrie) White of Fairfield, Illinois; one stepson Robert Riddle of Fairfield, Illinois four sisters Norma (David) Potts of Fairfield, Illinois, Carmon Smallwood of Mokena, Illinois, Sarah (Jim) Pollard of Fairfield, Illinois and Marilyn (Paul) Gable of Morris, Illinois; two brothers Ben (Valeda) White of Fort Orange, Florida and Roy (Laurel) White of Jackson,Tennessee. Ten grandchildren also survive Garrett Gifford, Cody Gifford, Tyler Gifford, Kelci Friar, Katelyn Lambert, Kylie White, McKenzie Kocher, Kimberly Riddle, Tiffany White and Erin White; six Great Grandchildren and one Great Grandchild on the way.

      Dannie was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter Amy Kocher, two brothers Ira and Carson White, and a grandson Joey Riddle.

      Private family services were accorded with a memorial service to be held at a later date.

      Memorials may be given to the Animals Requesting Friends and will be accepted at the Hosselton - Meridith Funeral Home in Cisne

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    1. Susan Williams / March 21, 2020 at 10:42 pm

      RIP Uncle Dannie. To Aunt Jackie and the rest of the family, we love you and wish we could join you now in celebrating his life. Love, Susan and Bob Williams

    2. Bill Ellis / March 22, 2020 at 9:54 am

      So Sorry for you’re loss I had A lot of good memories with Dannie too many to list. He was a very good friend and I am going to miss him.

    3. Becky / March 23, 2020 at 9:14 pm

      Rest In Peace Uncle Dannie. I’m sure Amy, my Dad, Grandma White and Carson welcomed you with open arms. God Bless you and your family.

    4. Earl Felix / March 31, 2020 at 7:21 pm

      Our deepest sympathy to the entire White family! Dannie was a friend of Earl from childhood and he became my friend soon after we married way back in 1965! Our thoughts and prayers are with you! What a good guy, he will be missed by many!

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