Gary Dean White

Gary Dean White, passed away Nov. 24, 2021. He was 71 years old.
He was the eldest son of JW and Ernestine White and was born on Dec. 14, 1949. A lifelong resident of Aurora, White followed his love for agriculture by working most of his life in the poultry industry. He also proudly served 20 years in the Missouri Army National Guard.
 He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Marionville.
White is survived by his wife of 37 years, Sherry, and his younger brother, Steve; four sons, Travis, Mike, Derek, and Kevin; and five grandchildren.
Visitation ending with a celebration of life service was held from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, at Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home in Aurora.
The family requests that donations be made to one of two local programs. Kids of Christmas is an annual program that provides gifts for children in need in the Aurora area (Freedom Bank, Aurora). The Dawggie Bag Backpack Program provides weekend meals for school-aged kids in need in the Aurora community (Holy Trinity Catholic Church, PO Box 533, Aurora, MO 65605).
Online condolences may be shared at www.CraftonCantrellFuneralHome.com.