- Visitation
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
5:00 - 8:00 p.m. with Masonic Services
Wednesday, Nov. 14th
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
First United Methodist Church
- Service
Wednesday, Nov. 14th
First United Methodist Church of Pocahontas, IL
11:00 a.m.
- Full Obituary
Claudis A. "Claude" White, 77 of Rural Highland, IL died Saturday, November 10, 2007 at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL. He was born May 23, 1930 to Harvey and Mary Belle (Rall) White in Coffeen, IL. Both parents are deceased. On December 7, 1958 he married Rose L. Bowles at the Four Square Methodist Church in Decatur, IL.
Survivors are: his wife of 48 years Rose L. White of Rural Highland, IL; a daughter, Christine (Allen) Schindewolf, Edwardsville, IL; a son, Richard (Sherri) White, Rural Highland, IL. five grandchildren, Kara and Brad Schindewolf and Jeramy, Alanna and Jacob White; a sister, Mary (Leroy) Stein, Highland, IL and several nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Harry and Thomas White. He was a veteran and served in the U.S. Army
Claude worked as US Postal Worker in Edwardsville and retired from there in 1995. Also worked as a property manager for private property in Edwardsville for many years.
His memberships were with First United Methodist Church of Pocahontas, IL; Gordon Lodge #473, Pocahontas, IL of which he was a 52-year member; Helvetia Sharpshooters, Highland, IL; American Legion Post #199, Edwardsville, IL; and Retired Postal Workers Union.
VISITATION: Tuesday evening, November 13, 2007 from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. with Masonic Services. Also Wednesday, Nov. 14th at the Church from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
FUNERAL: Wednesday, Nov. 14th at the First United Methodist Church of Pocahontas, IL at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. David Trover, Pastor, officiating. Burial in Robinson Cemetery, Pocahontas, IL.
Meridith Funeral Home, Pocahontas, IL
