He was born on October 27, 1938 in Covington, TN, the son of the late Clarence Hobert and Cora Lee (Handley) White.
He married Virginia “Ginny” McDonald on March 18, 1989 in Maryville, IL. She survives.
Sonny retired as security supervisor at Granite City Steel, and more recently was owner / operator of White’s Locksmith Service. He was a member of Crossview Church in O’Fallon, The Madison County Police Association, and the Piston Pushers Car Club. He enjoyed working on classic cars, a favorite being his 67’ Chevy truck, writing poetry and songs, country music, camping, fishing, and most of all spending time with his family.
In addition to his wife, Ginny, he is survived by 5 children Larry (Rita) White of Vista, CA, David (Karla) White of Mt. Clare, IL, Donna (Tom) Dudici of Collinsville, IL; John (Marcy) Ansley of Troy, IL, and Mike (Sue Ellen) Ansley of Washington State; twelve grandchildren Tara (Jarrod) Burgess, Robin (Brandon) Brower, Todd (Brooke) White, David (Angie) White, Jason (Josephine) White, Alicia (Matt) Robinson, Colten (Kelsey) Dudici; Megan (Nick) Blackwell, Matt Ansley, Isaiah Ansley, Nathaniel Ansley, and Joshua Ansley; 21 great grandchildren; four siblings Dorothy Kinney, Doris Rose, Gary (Nancy) White, and Linda Munn; four sisters in law Janet Green, Denise McDonald, Kathline Hutchings, and Sue Abel; numerous nieces nephews and extended family who will miss him dearly.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be held from 9 am until a celebration of life service at 11 am on Saturday November 3, 2018 at Cross View Church in O’Fallon, IL.
Memorials may be directed to the Siteman Center.
Online condolences may be left at www.lakeviewfuneralhm.com
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