Jack Carl White, 88 of Houston, passed away May 23, 2017, at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Mo. He was born Jan. 17, 1929, in Houston, Mo., to Jahu Carl and Ethel Elizabeth (Bridges) White.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Blanche White; his granddaughter, A’ndrea; and four brothers, Bill White, Paul White, Dick White and Eugene Watson.
Jack was baptized at an early age and was always active in the church. He taught Sunday school when he was younger and was a member of Ozark Baptist Church for several years.
He worked for International Shoe Company before owning and operating his own shoe stores. He also owned and operated Radio Shack in Houston, Mo., for many years.
Jack served in the United States Army during the Korean War on April 12, 1951, and was honorably discharged March 26, 1953, as a corporal.
Jack enjoyed fly-fishing, being a ham operator and was very involved in the American Legion Post #41.
He married Barbara Kimes on July 3, 2006. They enjoyed 10 happy years. She survives him of the home in Houston, Mo. Also surviving are his sons, Mark White and wife, Pat, of Osage Beach, Mo., and Robert White and wife, Vanessa, of Cabool, Mo.; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; his sister, Bonnie Miles and husband, Duane, of Rolla, Mo.; stepchildren, Bob Skyles and wife, Jennifer, David Skyles and wife, Dianna, of Mountain Grove, Mo., Steven Skyles and wife, Susan, of Cabool, Mo., and Cynthia Haverly and husband, Jeffrey, of LaGrange, Ga.; 13 step grandchildren; eleven step great-grandchildren; and many friends.
Jack will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Services are 2 p.m. Friday, May 26, 2017, at Ozark Baptist Church with Pastor Todd Haley and the Rev. Kenneth Gibson officiating. Cremation followed service and inurnment in Pine Lawn Cemetery will be at a later date under the direction of Evans Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully suggests that donations be made to Ozark Baptist Church in his memory. To send the family an online condolence, visit www.evansfh.com.
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