Obituary: Larry J. White

Larry J. White, age 75, of Stockbridge, MI passed away at his home on February 8, 2021. He was born in Tecumseh, MI on January 30, 1946, the son of Curtis and Dorene (Glenn) White. Larry had lived in the Stockbridge area most of his life. He graduated from Michigan State University in 1968, and was a math teacher, mentor, and coach for many years.

He enjoyed sports, coaching basketball, baseball, and he ran the summer Rec. League. He also enjoyed being outdoors and walking, as well as reading, writing, and journaling. Jesus was an important part of Larry’s life, and he was a member of the Stockbridge Presbyterian Church, where he served as an Elder. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandkids, and he was a dedicated caregiver to his mother, Dorene, who survives him.

He is also survived by five children, Brian (Michelle) White of Garden City, Mary “Betsey” Tallon of Chicago, Alyssa (Eric) Lofquist-Ward of Colorado Springs, Lara (Daniel) Jacobs of Galesburg, MI, and Noah (Evelyn) Lofquist of Huntsville, AL; ten grandchildren, and one great-grandchild; siblings: Richard (Melissa Barnard) White of Midland, Sally (Bill) Layton of Colorado Springs, and Barb (Steve) Van Dyke of Mason; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, and his second wife, Amilyn (Stuteville) White.

Visitation will be at the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home on Sunday, February 14, 2021 from 1-4 p.m. Funeral directors are following current Michigan Department of Health and Human Services guidelines for COVID-19; those attending will be instructed accordingly, and masks must be worn. Funeral services will be private. He will be laid to rest at Lakeview Cemetery in Whitmore Lake. Those wishing to make a memorial contribution in Larry’s name may do so to the Stockbridge Presbyterian Church.