James Edwin "Jim" White's obituary , Passed away on October 8, 2025 in Independence, Missouri

James Edwin "Jim" White

February 3, 1940 - October 8, 2025 (85 years old)

Independence, Missouri

James Edwin "Jim" White's obituary , Passed away on October 8, 2025 in Independence, Missouri

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James Edwin "Jim" White

February 3, 1940 - October 8, 2025 (85 years old)

Independence, Missouri

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James Edwin White Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to James Edwin White (Independence, Missouri), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. James Edwin left this world on October 8, 2025 at the age of 85, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Frank White and Lucille White; and his siblings, Maxine Gouldsmith, Ruth Ann Darling and Frank D. White Jr..

He is survived by: his son Jim (Jeannine); his wife Jeannine White; his children, Doug White (Rhonda) and Sherri Christian (Brett); and his grandchildren, Allison Spicer (Joey), Aleana Christian, Megan Wilkins and Cory White (Sarah). He is also survived by eleven great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Jim's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Heart of America Humane Society.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Speaks Family Legacy Chapels



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Oct 20

Visitation

Speaks Suburban Chapel
18020 East 39th St S, Independence, MO 64055

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Oct 20

Funeral service

Speaks Suburban Chapel
18020 East 39th St S, Independence, MO 64055

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Oct 20

Burial

Mound Grove Cemetery
1818 N River Blvd, Independence, MO 64050

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