"Dennis stopped me in Walmart in recent years and shared the love of Jesus with me. I knew him, but he didn?t know me, and although I already know the full love of Jesus - it was heart warming to have him share with me. Dennis was a kind and wonderful man. Enjoy all the wonderful memories as you grieve the loss. (I am granddaughter to Joyce and Kenny Van Dorin) - Ann Bailey"
In loving memory of
Dennis E. White
September 14, 1939 - December 8, 2020
MOUNT PLEASANT - Dennis Edmond White, 81, died Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at the Henry County Health Center in Mt. Pleasant from Covid-19.
Dennis was born September 14, 1939 in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa the son of Arthur and Doris (Howe) White. He graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1957. On March 21, 1959, Dennis was united in marriage to Carolyn Gibbs. In 1960 he joined his father at White Floor Covering, in 1981 he started Duraclean by White, and retired in 2001. Dennis was a member of the Open Bible Church, he spent countless hours handing out Christian tracks and talking about Jesus Christ. Dennis volunteered many hours at the Fellowship Cup. He coached little league baseball and junior bowing leagues. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially watching his children and grandchildren grow up. In his free time he enjoyed fishing, bowling and mushroom hunting.
Dennis is survived by his wife Carolyn of Mt. Pleasant; a son, Terry (Linda Sue) White of Louisville, KY; a daughter-in-law, Lori White of Mt. Pleasant; four grandchildren: Marissa Jordan, Tim (Kay) White, Mandi White, Rebekah White; and a great granddaughter, Malayna White. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son Dan White and a brother Bill White.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM Monday, December 14, 2020, at the Open Bible Church in Mt. Pleasant. Burial will be in the Forest Home Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1:00 - 5:00 PM Sunday, December 13, 2020, at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel. A memorial fund has been established for the Open Bible Church and the Fellowship Cup. Social distancing guidelines will be enforced and masks are required. The service will be livestreamed on Powell Funeral Homes Facebook page and at www.powellfuneralhomes.com.
Tributes
"Dear Mandi I'm so sorry about your lost of your grandfather my prayers are with you and your family I just wanna to I'm here for you may God blessed and your family loveya your friend Jon Ferguson ????????"
"My love and heartfelt prayers to the White family. Blessings as God watches over you all during this time of your loss. "
"We're so sorry for your loss. Prayers to Carolyn and the family."
"I could feel the Holy Spirit anointing every time I was around him. He made God real for me."
"Holy One, hold this family closer and comfort them. Give them eyes to see you are near. My heartfelt sympathy to you all. "
"To Carolyn, Terry and the rest of Denny's many friends and family. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all. I loved Danny like a brother, and in turn loved Denny and Carolyn like my second parents. Always quick with a smile, always quick with a hug. I distinctly remember Dennis getting us up for daily devotions every morning i woke up at the "other" Dennis White's house, no matter how late Danny and I had stayed up! I remember going down to White's Flooring and seeing Denny and the guys getting ready to go to work, never imagining that I would also make flooring a career. He touched many, in many ways that he didn't even realize. I believe Denny and Danny are talking baseball right now."
"I have known Dennis and his family for along time. Dennis was friends with my father ( Kenneth Myers) and I was a student of Carolyn and friend and school mate of Terry. I remember a fishing trip along time ago in Yellow River Forest with some friends and Dennis and Terry. Dennis was a great family man and friend to all. My thoughts and prayers are with all of his family at this time."
"His wife was my English teacher and High School and I thoroughly enjoyed seeing Dennis walking around Walmart all the time. Stopping to talk to everyone he knew and even to others he didn't. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time."