CHAD M WHITE

Chad Michael White, 34 of Mendon, Illinois passed away Friday, August 2, 2024 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois.

The son of Randy White and Lisa (Howe) Garner was born on June 25, 1990 in Macomb, Illinois.

He was united in marriage to Paige (Gannon) White on July 10, 2020 in Fowler, Illinois.

Chad was an amazing daddy to his little girls, who absolutely adored him. He was also a great ‘cat dad’ to his four indoor cats and outdoor strays. He was truly the kindest, gentlest soul with a unique, quirky sense of humor. As a talented graphic designer and tattoo artist, he poured his creativity and passion into his life and his work, leaving a lasting impression on all who knew him. He enjoyed gaming and sharing that ‘nerdy’ side with his daughters, one of his greatest prides was teaching them to play his favorite childhood game, The Legend of Zelda. Chad enjoyed listening to true crime podcasts and loved reading novels, Stephen King and Neil Gaiman being among his favorite authors. After putting the girls down for bed at night, he, his wife and frequently sister would often wind down with a good horror film or playing his current game on PS5.

Chad was an incredible father, husband, son, brother, and friend. His creativity, warmth, and enthusiasm will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

He is survived by wife, Paige White of Mendon, Ill.; two daughters, Betty Winter Gannon, 5 and Vera Moon White, 3; his parents, Lisa (Mike) Garner of Ursa, Ill., and Randy White of Macomb, Ill.; sister, Tiffany White (Drew Swartzbaugh, also one of Chad’s closest friends) of Ursa, Ill.; several step siblings; grandmothers, Gloria Howe of Canton, Mo., and Diana White of Macomb, Ill.; mother in law, Amy (Brian) Brzoznowski of Iron River, Michigan; father in law, Tim Gannon of Peoria, Ill.; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, sisters in law and brothers in law.

He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Donald Howe and Vincent White; uncles, Martin Howe and Paul Stewart.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 3:00 PM at Arnold’s Funeral Home in Canton, Missouri with Alex Ebbert officiating. Inurnment will be in Forest Grove Cemetery at Canton.

Visitation will be held Thursday, August 8, 2024 from 1 PM until the time of services at Arnold’s Funeral Home in Canton.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Chad White memorial, established in his memory to support his daughters. Contributions can be sent to Arnold’s Funeral Home, 1100 White St., Canton, MO 63435. The family deeply appreciates your support and kindness during this time.

Honorary Pallbearers: Drew Swartzbaugh, Christian Mallon, Nick Howe and Bryan Baker.