Michael James White Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-06-05T23:00:00
End: 2025-06-06T01:00:00
Location: Derfelt Funeral Home - Columbus

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Michael James White of Columbus, Kansas, who passed away on May 31, 2025, at the age of 72, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his father John L. White; and his brother John Ed White. He is survived by: his mother Betty Jo White; his wife Melody White of Springfield, MO; his children, Trenton White (Cassie), Trisha Holmes (Derek) and Tracy Hudson (Tal); and his grandchildren, Kalia, Koda White, Aubrey, Blake, Camryn Holmes, Bo, Luke and Nate Hudson.

Memorials can be made either to St. Jude's Hospital or Center Christian Church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Derfelt Funeral Homes

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June 05

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Derfelt Funeral Home - Columbus
132 E Pine St, Columbus, KS 66725

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June 06

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Derfelt Funeral Home - Columbus
132 E Pine St, Columbus, KS 66725

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