Ulesey "Sonny" White's Obituary
Ulesey “Sonny” Cassell White, 73, of Decatur, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 3, 2019, in his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Sonny was born July 28, 1946 in Brownsville, TN, to Ulesey Cassell and Vinetta (Haynes) White, Sr. He married Barbara Ernestine Woods on June 25, 1982 in Decatur, IL.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Barbara; three sons, Ulesey Cassell (Deshaftni) White, III, Michael Ladell White and Ulus Henry (Latifa) White; two daughters, Sharon Renee White and Kimberly Rochelle (Lamont) Gordon; his step-son, Antonio Cassanova (Shalonda) Woods; two brothers, James Richard White and Tiny (Modestine) White; two sisters, Eunice Singleton and Norma (James) Woodland; eleven grandchildren; a host of adopted children, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one grandson.
The family would like to give special thanks to Cancer Care Center and DMH for their outstanding care.
Homegoing services to celebrate the life of Sonny White will be 11 a.m. Saturday, August 10, 2019, at Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday before the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
The family of Ulesey “Sonny” White is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home, 2801 N. Monroe St. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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