In loving memory of

Cecil White
August 15, 1930 - January 24, 2012

Cecil C. White, 81, of Keokuk, died at 10:02 pm on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa.

He was born on August 15, 1930 in Keokuk, a son to Cecil and Irma F. Brown White. Cecil married Charlotte M. Davis and she preceded him in death in 1974.

He graduated from Keokuk High School and played Basketball and Tennis. He later graduated from Parsons College before entering the Army for two years in 1953. He worked as a security guard at Lorton Penitentiary in Lorton, VA. Cecil later worked as an administrator of several half-way houses in Washington DC.

Cecil is survived by one daughter: Carole Dudley and her husband Arnold; one step-grandson: Andre Dudley; and a longtime companion: Dorsie Etta Smith all of Washington DC. He is also survived by several cousins to include Brenda, Vickie, Eric and Bobby Bradley and Raymond White all of whom helped look after him.

Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be at 11 am on Saturday, February 4 at DeJong-Greaves Celebration of Life Centers located at 1212 Concert St. with Rev. J.T. Brown officiating. Visitation will be from 10 am till the time of service on Saturday. Burial will be at 10 am on Monday, February 6th at Keokuk National Cemetery with full military honors.

Memorials may be made to Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church.

Tributes

Billie [Bank] Kall wrote on Feb 9, 2012:

"I went to high school with Cecil. He was very well liked for good reason. Cecil was friend to everyone. I will never forget him."

Tom Lane wrote on Feb 1, 2012:

"To the family of Cecil White: During his years on the Lee County FSA Committee, Cecil left a undullable impression on me. His caring and respectful manner is/was a standard for all to try and attain. His thoughtful discussion was always to attain the right answer for whatever situation faced the Committee. I moved away from the area several years ago. I still think about those discussions yet today. He was a good mentor for me and the world is a little less with his passing."

Nadine Krebill wrote on Jan 29, 2012:

"I met Cecil when he was a member of the Lee County FSA Committee Board at Donnellson, Ia. He always was pleasant and wanted to help. "A Happy Memory" "

Mike & Pam Byrne wrote on Jan 28, 2012:

"Cecil,you were a good man.You always saw the good in people and gave them the same respect that you expected them to give to you.I'm proud to have known you.R.I.P.,old friend. Mike Byrne"