Gary White

Gary Lynn White, age 69, passed away unexpectantly at Naples Community Hospital of pneumonia on Sunday, July 4, 2021, in Naples, Florida, with his children by his side.

Gary was born in Kansas City, Missouri, Sept. 1, 1951. He is pre-deceased by his mother, Alice McBride White, and his father Charles White.

Gary lived in Creston until 1975, when he and his family relocated to Naples, Florida. Gary then relocated to Cashiers, North Carolina, in 1990 and returned to Naples to be closer to his children in 2001.

Gary was a Master Mason. Gary owned Beach Craft Pools and Gary White River Rock & Epoxy Company in Naples, Florida. Gary was extremely talented, he crafted designs in the bottom of swimming pools and could do any kind of decking you can imagine. He always put pride in his work, he could build about anything out of concrete.

Gary loved animals and nature. He liked to cook and loved to watch old movies. He loved to help his children and grandchildren with projects such as making a playhouse, painting their homes or anything else he could help with.

Gary is survived by his children, April Lynn White and Mindy Sue White Roosa of Naples, Florida; three granddaughters: Alexa Loubert, Ava Loubert and Morgan Roosa; his brother Charles McBride White; sister-in-law Karen White of Licking, Missouri; sister Ginger Stovall of Cisco, Texas; brother Thomas White of Salem, Missouri and Mickey White of Creston.

There will be a Celebration of Life for Gary 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, at McKinley Park shelter across from the lake. Our family would like to welcome anyone that would like to help us celebrate Gary’s life to attend.