Carl “Buddy” White Jr. age 64 passed away November 18, 2015 from a 14 month battle with cancer, he was surrounded by his family. Buddy was born July 24, 1951 in Springfield, Mo to Carl T White Sr. and Marion (Fitzjarrell) White.
He graduated from Central High School, Springfield in 1969, he played the Cornet in the band, Buddy was saved and baptized at Grace Baptist Church.
Buddy loved his family and enjoyed boating, Golfing, watching Nascar racing, Classic cars and Hot Rods, playing music and was a master carpenter that loved woodworking and making furniture. He was a perfectionist at everything he made.
Survivors include his wife, Robonna White, of 39 years, daughter, Cara Johnson, her husband Jeff Johnson, and son, Spencer White.
2 grandchildren, Madeline “Maddie” and Parker Johnson.
2 Sisters, Connie Lohman and husband Steve Lohman of Spf and Bunny Lane and husband Joe Lane of Florida, with many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Buddy is preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be Sunday November 22, 2015 at Greenlawn East Springfield, 2-4 pm.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Monday November 23, 2015 at Greenlawn East, Springfield Mo.
Interment will be at a later date at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.