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J Wesley White, 83, of Belvidere, IL, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2024, with his children by his side, singing his favorite hymns. Born on March 6, 1941 in DeKalb, IL, son of Margaret (Lindley) and John Wesley White, Sr.

Wes was a deeply devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. He married JoAnn in August of 1963, together they shared 39 years of marriage and 5 children. Wes worked for Ideal Industries for 39 years in the office and administrations. He was a long time member of the former Calvary Baptist Church and former North Love Baptist church and was a man of strong faith. He was an avid White Sox fan.

His memory will be cherished by his children, John (Tina) White, Jay (Kim) White, Jody Stucker, Jeff (Cheri) White, and Jeremy White, grandchildren, Amber (Daniel) McKee, Taylor (Kevin) Winger, Derek White, Brittany Stucker, Dalton Stucker, Peyton Stucker, Tyler Stucker, Andrew (Bailey) White, Kristen White, Becca (Dillon) Hargis, Josiah White, Michaela Kelley, and Micah White, great-grandchildren, Kadyn, Kyleigh, Greyson, Emersan, Carson, Ada, Colter, Livy, Milo, and one on the way. He is also survived by his brother, Darrel White, sister, Bev (Ted) Cain, sister-in-laws, Dorothy White and Ruth White, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family whom he loved dearly.

He is welcomed into Heaven by his wife, JoAnn White, his parents, siblings, Deane White, Alvin White, Harriet (Jim) Lassing, Ruth Elaine (Wendell) Hueber, Barb (Jim) Odom, sister-in-law, Alice White, and his son-in-law, Bob Stucker.

His visitation will be Thursday, July 25th at 10am at Anderson Funeral Home. Located at 218 W. Hurlbut Ave. Belvidere, IL 61008. Funeral to follow at 11am. Burial at Belvidere Cemetery.