John White

John was born on May 2, 1932, in Durham, Arkansas. He was one of four children born to Curney and Virginia White. He grew up in Fayetteville, Arkansas, but later moved to St Louis, MO and attended Affton High School where he played basketball. After that, he served his country in the army during the Korean War where he trained as a medic. He attended the University of Arkansas and graduated with a degree in chemical engineering. It was there that he met the love of his life, Marcy White. They married in 1957. He took a job in St. Louis, where they raised their family and lived for over 40 years. They had three children, Karen, Kraig and Kathy. John also attended Washington University while living in St. Louis, and received a Masters degree in engineering administration. He worked for Monsanto Company for over 27 years and then for Mallinckrodt Company for 9 years.


All three of his children are happily married and he has 4 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Five years ago, John and Marcy moved to Plano, TX, to be closer to family. John was an avid sports fan and specifically a fan of the Arkansas Razorbacks and the St. Louis Cardinals. He became a Christian later in life at the age of 50. He was an active member at South County Baptist Church and served as a deacon for several years. He enjoyed crossword puzzles and had a love of finances and the stock market. He was also very politically astute and engaged and kept up with all current events. John and Marcy were married for 58 1/2 years before she passed away this past April. He was already suffering from Alztheimers disease and steadily declined after his great loss. Survivors include his children Karen Diane Voss (Earl), Kraig David White (Barbara) and Kathryn Dawn White (David); Grandchildren Earl Voss III, Brandon White, Sierra White and Trenton White; Great Grandchildren Logan and Landon Voss; Sisters Evlyn Knoll and Marilyn Fisher (Bud). A private family memorial will be held at 12 noon on Thursday, December 1st, at Allen Family Funeral Options. Private interment at Dallas Ft. Worth National Cemetery. If it is your wish, donations may be made in John's name to the Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org.