Richard A. White

Richard White, of Hazelwood, Missouri, passed away Monday, June 26, 2017, at the age of 78. Loving husband of Arline White; beloved son of the late Alphonse and Elsie White; devoted father of Richard (Leona Ann) White, Christine (James) Held, and William White; cherished grandfather of Stephanie White, Richard A. White, Justin White, Heather Creel, Mary Jo Hampton, Cameron Held, Marcus Held, and Breanne Held; treasured great-grandfather of Lydia Creel; dearest brother of Beverly Buxton and the late Bruce White; and dear brother-in-law of Doreen White.

Richard retired after more than 30 years as a draftsman in engineering.  He loved being outdoors, and going fishing and stargazing with his sons. He enjoyed reading, and he was a very talented painter. Richard was also a pilot, and in his spare time he like to build model airplanes. He was dearly loved, and will be missed by all who knew him.

Memorials to contributions may be made to Answers For Autism.