Kenneth “Kenny” H. White, 88, of Garrettsville, went home to his Lord and Savior on Monday, December 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 26, 1937, in Bedford, OH, to Harold and Louella White.
He was an avid fisherman during his lifetime. Not only did Kenny enjoy fishing, but he taught his children, grandchildren, and even his great-grandchildren his love for the sport. Kenny’s love for his family extended beyond his immediate family to many others who loved him as well. Poppa, as he was called, had a heart big enough to hold everyone. He loved watching his grandson, Alex, play baseball and tried to never miss a game. Kenny enjoyed his adult coloring books and often shared his coloring sessions with his great-grandson, Kash. He played football with Connor and together they shared their love of the Cleveland Browns. Kenny’s granddaughter, Courtney, was his best friend and partner in crime. He babysat his great-grandchildren Colton and Madison from the time they were newborns for many years and created an unbreakable bond with them. Kenny loved his Friday nights with his grandkids, Brandi and Joey, and two of his great-grandkids, Alyssa and Daxton. His granddaughter, Harper, was his princess, and Kenny’s time spent with his great-grandchildren, Xavier, J.J., and Tempe was cherished. He loved camping and never failed to take his kids every year when they were little. Kenny was always so very proud to be a Marine and never failed to show his patriotism. He was and is still loved by more people than we can count.
Kenny will be deeply missed by his children, Cheryl Ann White, Sharon Louise Eskins, Shelley Marie (Gary) Pope, and Sean Bradley (Katie) White; grandchildren, Brendon Allen (Joy) Eskins, Brandi Alyssa (Joey) Wallis, Brittany Louise (Joey) Schaefer, Courtney Renee (Kevin) Stier, Alexander Raymond White, and Harper Payton White; great-grandchildren, Xavier Donovan Kole Eskins, Jarrett James Eskins, Colton Kenneth Schaefer, Alyssa Dawn Wallis, Temperance Jailyn Eskins, Madison Nicole Schaefer, Connor Alexander Stier, Kash Alan Stier, and Daxton James Wallis, as well as many nephews, nieces, and very dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Dana R. White (Trumbull); parents, Harold and Louella White; sister, Patricia Bunch (White), and his beloved firstborn son, Kenneth Leon White.
Visitation was held on Sunday, December 7, 2025, 2:00 – 4:00 PM, at Mallory-DeHaven-Carlson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 8382 Center St., Garrettsville, OH 44231. A funeral service followed at the funeral home at 4:00 PM, with Chaplain Bill Wisniewski officiating.
The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations to the Disabled American Veterans organization, https://help.dav.org/page/66135/donate/, in Kenny’s memory, for the love of his country and fellow veterans. For online condolences go to www.carlsonfuneralhomes.com.
