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Darrell L. "Big D" White 

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[December 31, 2023] 

LINCOLN - Darrell L. "Big D" White, 79, of Lincoln passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at 7:48 p.m. at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield.

Service:  A Celebration of life will be held on Monday, January 15, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the American Legion Post # 263 1740 5th Street Lincoln

Funeral home: Peasley Funeral Home, Lincoln     

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Darrell L. "Big D" White, 79, of Lincoln passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at 7:48 p.m. at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield.

A Celebration of his life will be held on Monday, January 15, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the American Legion Post # 263 1740 5th Street Lincoln, Ill.

Burial will be at a later date in Zion Cemetery in Lincoln.

Darrell Lee White was born on July 8, 1944 in Lincoln the son of Donald Wayne and Urla Kathryn (Leesman) White.

He is survived by one sister: Kathryn (Ned McKenna) White, three brothers: Dan (Pam) White, Dale "Jake" (Mary) White, and David White. Nieces and nephews:
Damon J. White, Amy (Greg) Humphrey, Jamie (Craig) Pollitt, Dustin White, Darcy (Craig) White Gunty, Jason White, Jennifer (Mark) Craig. Several great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Darrell graduated from the Beason Community High School in 1962. He served in the United States Air Force from 1965 until 1971 as a Communication Expert. He retired from the Logan County Cemetery District after 36 years of service.

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He was a member of the Beason United Methodist Church, American Legion Post #263 and their Honor Guard, Building Committee and is past Commander, Beason Sportsmans Club, Chestnut Men's Club, Warrensburg Sportsman's Club. He was an avid STAG supporter.

Darrell enjoyed Chili parties, refinishing furniture and wine making.

At 3:00 p.m. on any given day you could find "Big D" on his corner stool at the Legion where he would gladly share with you his opinion of or tips for current state of politics, the Cubs, the Chicago Bears, or his favorite NASCAR driver. You would seldom get away without buying a ticket. Oh, and watch out for his zingers....they will get you every time!! What a guy!

Memorials may be made to the American Legion Post #263 Building Fund.

Peasley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.


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