Carl L. White Sr. age 74, of Warren, IL peacefully passed away at home on November 20, 2022 surrounded by family after a battle with cancer. Carl was born on September 4, 1948, to Harley and Dovie White Sr. in Chicago, IL.

Carl proudly served in the United States Army. He served with Charlie Troop, 2nd Platoon on 27 Tank, 3rd Squadron 5th Calvary Black Knights in the Republic of Vietnam from December 1967 to September 1968. He was the recipient of a Purple Heart and awarded a Bronze Star with Valor. Carl was life member number 170 of the Black Knights Association.

Shortly after returning from service he married Susan Mielke on June 28, 1969. Together they had 3 sons Carl Jr., Christopher, and Daniel.
On October 21, 1983 Carl married Dorathy Schultz. Together they lived in Glen Ellyn, IL and had 3 sons Mitch, Jared, and Ian. While in Glen Ellyn he established C & D Lawn Care, a lifelong passion. In 1996 Carl, Dorathy, and their 3 sons moved to Winslow, IL.

Carl was a kindhearted, generous man that influenced the lives of many. His prized possession was his 1963 Ford Thunderbird. His favorite pastime was tuning into WWE's Monday Night Smack Down and spending time with his grandchildren.

Carl is survived by his wife Dorathy of Warren, IL; 6 sons- Carl Jr. (Kaye) of Elizabeth City, NC, Christopher of Mt. Vernon, IL, Daniel (Jenny) of Mt. Vernon, IL, Mitch (Sabrina) of McConnell, IL, Jared (Abby) of Darlington, WI, and Ian (Ashleigh) of Cedarville, IL; 15 grandchildren and one on the way. 2 sisters- Carol Graham of Lena, IL and Becky Bryant of Auburndale, FL; brother Ben White of Waukesha, WI and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, foster parents Wallace and Wilhemia Copeland, siblings William and Harley Jr. and special friends Robert Frey and Roger Chapman.

Visitation will be held from 2:00-4:00 pm on Sunday, November 27, 2022, at the Bartell-Leamon Funeral Home in Warren, IL. A rosary service will be held at the conclusion of the visitation.

A funeral mass will be held on Monday, November 28, 2022, at 11:00 am at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Stockton, IL with a visitation to be held from 10:00 am until time of service.

Father Michael Morrissey will be officiating the service.

Cremation rites have been accorded.

Burial will take place at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Stockton, IL.

A memorial has been established in his memory for Black Knights Association and St. Jude Children's Hospital.