Thomas Lee White

Thomas Lee White, age 79, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Elwood Care Center, Elwood, Nebraska three days after his 79th birthday. He was born on March 21, 1945 in Westmoreland, Kansas to Harold and Doris (Fairchild) White. Tom served in the United States Navy with his brother Wayne on the USS Chemung. He was honorably discharged, and was very proud of his service. Tom saw the country coast to coast and border to border through the windshield of an 18 wheeler. He drove many miles through all kinds of circumstances and weather to support his family. Tom (Double D) had many friends on the road and on the CB radio. Tom loved to fish and he loved watching NASCAR especially Jeff Gordon #24. Occasionally, he would watch Husker football. Tom loved animals and before his stroke in 2013, he had more cats in his home than he could count. On January 16, 1966, Tom married Sheryl Parton and was blessed with four children, Mary Sue, Andrew, Jeffrey and Janeen. On September 21, 1976, Tom married Lori Racette and was blessed with two children Jason and Sarah. Tom was preceded in death by his son, Thomas Andrew, his parents, brothers, Wayne, Bill, Jim, Danny, and sister-in-law Kay. He is survived by his children and grandchildren, Mary Sue Haag (Benjamin, Christopher), Jeff (Karin)White (Dusty, David, JoAnn), Janeen Gill(Ashley Winder, Andee (Taylor) Quigley, Anastasia Miller (friend Jaylen), Autumn Miller), Jason (friend Nickie)White (McKenna, Zoe, Aidan, Alexis), Sarah (Kraig) Unruh (Kaden, Kolin), Zackary White (Andy’s son), great grandchildren Jazmine, Lilith, Junior and one on the way, sister-in- law, Dorothy, siblings, Leva (Bob) Ortega, Pat White, Kendall (Carol)White, many nieces, nephews and cousins, and those who loved him at Arbor Manor, in Fremont, Hilltop Estates, in Gothenburg, and Elwood Care Center in Elwood and more friends than he could count. Tom will certainly be missed. Funeral Service will be held at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home in McCook (305 West C) on Tuesday, April 2 at 11 AM with Pastor Steve Bales, officiating. Elwood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Burial will be at the Culbertson Cemetery, Culbertson, Nebraska next to Andy. Military Honors will be given by the Navy Reserve Honor Guard. Memorials to defray funeral expense should be sent to Mary Sue. Any remaining monies will be given to local animal shelters.