Jerry L. White's Obituary
Decatur-Jerry L. White, 68, of Mattoon, passed away 3:01am at Provena Covanent Hospital in Urbana, IL.
A memorial gathering to celebrate Jerry's life will be announced at a later date. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting his family with these arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to the wishes of the family. Online memories and condolences may be shared with Jerry's family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
Jerry was born May 12, 1942 in Mattoon, Illinois the son of Raymond and Claudine (Miller) White. Jerry married Rebecca L Austin on March 19, 1977 in Mattoon. Jerry was employed for several years as a welder in a factory in Mattoon. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinal Baseball fan.
He is survived by his daughter Emily White of Mt. Zion, his sisters Marcia White of Mattoon, Patricia White of Mattoon, and Victora (husband James) Uhl of Mattoon and a niece Reva (husband Timothy) Nale.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents.
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