Troy M. White, 40, of Springfield, died at 11:53 am, Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at his home. He was born February 5, 1971 in Springfield, Illinois to Mike and Judie Fix White.
Surviving are his parents of Springfield; one daughter Sammy White; one son, Luke White; one sister Angie Sidles of Springfield; his grandmother, Mary Smith of Springfield, one nephew, Cameron Sidles and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
His maternal grandpa, Michael Fix and Paternal grandparents, John and Emma White preceded him in death.
Troy was of the Christian faith. The greatest love of his life was his children. He was an avid sports fan and loved the St. Louis Cardinals. He worked for many years at M&M Pools.
Visitation: 4-6 pm, Sunday, December 18, 2011 at Staab Funeral Home.
Lie-in-State: 10-11 am, Monday, December 19, 2011 at South Side Christian Church.
Funeral Service: 11 am, Monday, December 19, 2011 at South Side Christian Church with Brooks Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Scholars Edge – a fund for his children’s education in care of Illini Bank.
Staab Funeral Home - Springfield
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Time: 11:00 am
Angie posted on 2/5/13
Happy Birthday Troy. Time will never erase your memory. Think about you often and somehow I know you are in a better place watching over us all. Love you and miss you. Angie
Dad posted on 2/5/13
Happy 42nd birthday Troy; I love and miss you! Dad
Dad posted on 2/4/13
Hey Troy, it's Super Bowl Sunday! Sports just are not fun anymore without you! I Miss you so much!!! Dad
Mike White posted on 12/27/12
Troy, this is our second Christmas without you; we all miss you so very much! Dad
Mike White posted on 2/5/12
Happy Birthday Troy; I miss you! Dad
Harlan Bricker posted on 1/18/12
Judy, Mike and Angie, I was so very sorry to her of Troy's passing. I, of course, remember the annual April trips to Springfield to spend the weekend with you. Treasured memories that will not be forgotten. The Lords amazing love will provide healing. God Bless. Hawkeye
Marie Koskey posted on 1/9/12
Judy and Mike, I am so very sorry. I never got to know Troy. I just remember my last visit with you when he was a little boy. Both of you and Troy are in my prayers for healing. Marie
Jeff Jones posted on 12/29/11
Troy, I will always remember you in good times. My brothers, my folks and I share so many happy memories of our times with you, Angie, your Mom and your Dad. In every way, you are our brother. From the time you were born, we always looked forward to coming to see you and Angie. We watched you grow up, got into more than our fair share of trouble together and always laughed, never taking anything serious, always cutting up. Your sense of humor and your boisterous laugh were infectious. When you were a young man, we had so many fun times and crazy stories when you came to visit in Libertyville, later in Lindehurst or our adventures in Chicago. Great America, roller coasters and checkin out the girls. Bill's Pub for pizza. Cruising to Wisconsin and Lake Michigan. We had everything in front of us. So many great shows in Chicago, Deer Creek and Buckeye Lake. Seemingly endless summer days hangin' with you and my brothers, followed by some sweet concerts each evening. The music still echoes in my mind. Getting lost and finding each other again in crowds of 75,000+ people. Having the pizza delivery guy finally finding us at 2am at the Congress Hotel. Hanging out late into the evening sharing stories and talking. My heart goes out all who were a part of your life and loved you so much. I am blessed in knowing you and I will miss you always. I know you are at peace. "Fare you well, fare you well I love you more than words can tell. Listen to the river sing sweet songs to rock my soul." I love you Troy - Jeff
Mike White posted on 12/29/11
Troy, words cannot say what I am feeling. You loved your kids so much and they loved you. Troy, I will never forgot the joy we had, and it will be a life long memory for me, when Ozzie Smith hit the home run to win the playoff game 10/14/1985 - we were there! We hugged each other, jumped up and down, and hugged everyone else around us. I remember the trip back to Springfield when we were both so excided that all we could do was "cheer" in the car and listen to Jack Buck on the radio. Oh, did we love our St. Louis Cardinals!! We were also there for the playoff game in October 2004 when Jim Edmonds hit the home run in the 12 inning to win the game! I remember that we were both so hoarse from screaming that we could hardly talk when we got to the hotel. Troy, I will miss you so very much and I really love you so very much. Dad
SJR posted on 12/22/11
December 19, 2011 Dear Mike, Judie, and entire family, please accept our condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Chuck & Irma Laswell December 19, 2011 Judie, Mike and Angie we are truly sorry for your loss of Troy. Family and friends are lifes greatest blessing. Praying for peace and comfort for you all. Fred and Mary Bedolli ~ Fred Bedolli, Springfield, Illinois December 19, 2011 So sorry to hear of your loss, may you have the strength that only God can give. ~ Jean and Bill Schneider, Springfield December 19, 2011 With our deepest sorrow, your family is in our prayers through this difficult and painful time. Troy will never be forgetten and now there is an Angel watching over us all. ~ Jim and Doris Durkin, Springfield, Illinois December 21, 2011 Angie, Cameron and family, I worked with Angie, what a wonderful person she is. I pray god gives you the strength to make it through this hard time in your life. Don and I are feeling your pain with your loss. Know that you are all in our prayers today and everyday. Don and Cathy J. Padget
SJR posted on 12/22/11
December 18, 2011 Mike and Judy i am very sorry for your loss. bill moos ~ bill moos, springfield, Illinois December 18, 2011 Love and Prayers ~ Beth Larson, Springfield, Illinois December 18, 2011 Mike & Judie White, and Family: We are so very sorry for the loss of your son. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Kent & Susie Pollock Southside Christian Church - JOY Class December 18, 2011 Mike and Judy Angie and family Thinking of u ~ Mike Buck, ashland, Illinois December 18, 2011 Troy and I went to school together for 9 years at St. Joe's and he will always be remembered as a smart, funny, good-natured & super nice guy. He was loved by a wonderful family & a lot of friends. Sending his whole family love & peace. ~ Gina Pecori
SJR posted on 12/22/11
December 16, 2011 To the White Family am so sorry to hear about Troy. Troy aka T-man you will always be a brother to me. Psalm 48:14 For this God our God is forever and ever and He will be our Guide even to death. Troy you are loved and missed!! My condolences to the White Family!. Your Brother Rich Ceffalio([email protected]) December 16, 2011 Mike and Judy, Gary and I want to extend our sympathy to you on the loss of your son Troy. We are praying for you all. ~ Gary and Pat Graves, Springfield, Illinois December 17, 2011 Judy and Mike and family, I am so very sorry to hear of Troy's passing. Mike and I send our sincere sympathies and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. ~ Connie Willis (Franz), Phoenix, Arizona December 17, 2011 So sorry. I go to M & M exclusively for pool supplies and Troy was a very nice man. That's why I went there. ~ David Hurt, Pleasant Plains, Illinois December 17, 2011 I remember Troy as a wonderful young man. always will ~ John Fulgenzi, Springfield, Illinois December 18, 2011 Mike, Judie and family: We are so sorry to hear about Troy. You have our deepest sympathies and are in our thoughts and prayers. ~ Brian & Carol Morgan, Cantrall, Illinois December 18, 2011 So sorry to hear about Troy. God bless you all ~ Bill&Patty Freeman, Fairhope, Alabama
SJR posted on 12/22/11
December 16, 2011 Mike, Judy, Tammy, Sammy, Luke and Angie; so terribly sorry for the loss of Troy For those who didn't know him as well, He Was a dear friend to those he loved. We shared the same class in every grade at St. Joseph's Grade School. Considered him one of my best friends growing up. Always admired him for being so smart, always straight a student. One of the smartest kids in class. We were friends in high school. We were roommates for a couple years in college. He loved good music and had an infectious laugh I will never forget. Troy Never forgot your birthday, always remembered stories about his friends. He was never afraid to to tell his friends he loved them or to give a hug when he expressed his feelings. He loved the Lord and his family and would always show his pride when he talked of his children, Sam and Luke. I know He will be missed dearly. I am sure w a little omega power he is cruising the heavens right now! RIP My Friend ~ Jeff Fulgenzi, Sherman, Illinois December 16, 2011 Rest in peace Troy boy. You will be missed. ~ Steve Rockford, Springfield, Illinois December 16, 2011 We are so sorry for your loss and will keep you and your family in our prayers. ~ Henry & Gloria (Loew) Humphries, Springfield, Illinois December 16, 2011 To the White family, I am so sorry for your loss. Troy and I watched many a Notre Dame, Florida State, SHG and Cardinal game together. Shared alot of good times and good memories. I am blessed to have known Troy. He will be truly missed. ~ Todd Buscher December 16, 2011 Mr. & Mrs White and Angie, we are so sorry to hear of Troy's passing. Please know we are praying for you. ~ Heather Atteberry Gonzales, Athens, Illinois December 16, 2011 Troy, rest in peace. You will be dearly missed. Prayers to your friends and family that loved you dearly. ~ Lori Cundiff (Kerr), Springfield, Illinois December 16, 2011 Thompson Hall 6th Floor bros. Will never forget you man. ~ Joel Horwedel, Chatham, Illinois December 16, 2011 So sorry to hear this news. My sympathy goes out to the White family. I will never forget my time with Troy on the sixth floor of Thompson Hall at Western Illinois University. ~ Matt Tucker, Morrison, Illinois December 16, 2011 Mr. and Mrs. White and Angie I am so sorry for your loss. You are a wonderful family and Troy loved you all. I have known Troy for most of my life through St. Joe's on. Troy was one my best friends and I have so many great memories of him that I will always keep with me. He had that laugh that always made me laugh right along with him. I know Troy loved his children, who were his pride and joy. Troy always had pictures of the children and/or stories to tell about them.I will always think of him whenever I hear Barry Manilow, watch the Cardinals or the Oscars. Troy always called me on my birthday, which is 30 days to the day before his; and I would try to call him on his but I was never as good about remembering as Troy was. Rest in peace Troy, I will miss you. ~ Schleyhahn David, Springfield, Illinois
SJR posted on 12/22/11
December 16, 2011 Mike, Judie, Angie and Family, We know we join countless others when we say ... "How can this happen to such wonderful and caring people?" We send our deepest condolences. We feel only helplessness, but we want to say we care, and that we hurt with you and your family. Our prayers are with you through this difficult time. Sharon and Allen Entwistle (Riverton) December 16, 2011 I am so sorry for your loss. Our prayers go out to you and your family! ~ Mary Lou Frank, Mechanicsbug, Illinois December 16, 2011 Sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers. ~ Kim Conant-Dozier, Glenarm, Illinois December 16, 2011 I am so Sorry for your loss. He will be missed by many. He was a great friend. ~ Sandy Ingram, Spfld, Illinois December 16, 2011 May God comfort you and your family in this time of sorrow. ~ Beth Cummings, Springfield, Illinois December 16, 2011 Mike, Judie, Angie and family, Our deepest condolences for your loss. Your're in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Carl & Marla Norman and family. Mark & Christina (Gooden) Norman and family. ~ Christina Norman, Wentzville, Missouri December 16, 2011 Mike, Judie, Angie, and family, My heart broke for all of you when I heard this news. May God comfort you during this time. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. Debra Booker and family
SJR posted on 12/22/11
December 16, 2011 Troy was always incredibly knowledgeable and helpful any time I went into M & M Pools. He was always kind and understanding. I knew I could always count on him to solve my problems. His family, especially his children, are in my prayers. ~ Sue Coffinbargar, Springfield, Illinois December 16, 2011 I am so sorry for your loss. My family will be praying for yours. ~ Colleen Cory-Johansson, Plainfield, Illinois December 16, 2011 I am so sorry for your loss and at such a young age. God must have wanted to give Troy His loving Peace early. Troy's warm heart and infectious smile will be a lasting memory. I remember him, fondly, as a friend of my nephew Jim. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at the Holy Season. ~ DiAnne (Mizeur) Schuerman, Springfield, Illinois
SJR posted on 12/22/11
December 16, 2011 Uncle Mike, Aunt Judie & Cousin Angie I am so sorry for your loss. Troy will always be in my heart. ~ Nancy Robinson, Lynn, Massachusetts December 16, 2011 Troy, I hope you rest in peace. You and your family are in my prayers. Love, Lisa ~ Lisa Madonia, Springfield, Illinois December 16, 2011 I'll always remember your infectious smile...makes me smile! RIP Troy:( ~ Margaret Urban, Jacksonville, Florida December 16, 2011 We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers go out to you and your family. Brad and Jennifer (Schaive) Williams (Springfield, Illinois) ~ Brad and Jennifer Williams, springfield, Illinois
SJR posted on 12/22/11
December 16, 2011 Mike, Judy, & Angie, No words can describe the shock and loss I feel for you. I remember all of the neighborhood kids having a blast together. Especially with Troy and my brother Kevin teasing me constantly! When I would run into him, he was so excited to show off pictures of his kids. Very proud daddy. Prayers are sent your way. He will be missed. ~ Aimee Flemming-Geyston, Springfield, Illinois December 16, 2011 I was very sorry to read about Troy's death. I am a customer of M&M Pools and Troy waited on me several times. He was always very nice. Troy's family is in my thoughts and prayers. ~ Nancy Crawford, Springfield, Illinois
Michael D. Fix & Family posted on 12/21/11
Troy will be deeply missed, I never had known someone to have loved what he loved more than him. You are in our prayers Mike, Judy, Angie, and Tammy.
MW posted on 12/21/11
December 16, 2011 Mike, Judie, and Angie, My prayers are with you during this difficult time. I love you all very much! ~ Tracy Bononi Geist, Springfield, Illinois
samantha posted on 12/20/11
you are the best dad inthe whole wide world i love you with all my heart
Sandy Ingram posted on 12/19/11
Troy was a GREAT friend to me. He really helped me when I needed a friend the most at a tough time in my life. I think very highly of him. He was a great Godfather to my son Michael. He would always come over and play with him; he was a big part of his life growing up and I will love him forever for that. We had a lot of great times together with all of the crew. He will be missed dearly. I love you Troy with all of my heart.
Patrick Midden posted on 12/18/11
My thoughts and prayer's go out to Troy and his family. I haven't seen Troy since high school, maybe longer, but I always remember him as being a positive, bright, caring person.
Jackie Law posted on 12/18/11
My heart goes out to all of you he left behind. He is at peace now . A special prayer has been said for him and all of you. He will be missed but the time he had will be charished to all those who have the loving memories of the fun and joy he brought to them. Jeff, Jackie and Derek Law
Judy Ceffalio posted on 12/18/11
I knew Troy thru my son Rich when they attended Western University. Troy spent many weekends at our house in Mt. Prospect. He was a great, fun loving guy. My heart and prayers go out to your family.
Barbie Sams-Drake posted on 12/18/11
I grew up with Troy and attended school from kindergarten on with him. I know that he was definitely an avid STL Cardinal fan because I had the opportunity to celebrate the 2006 World Series victory with him by chance. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family at this time.
Maureen Suhadolnik posted on 12/17/11
I didn't know Troy, but he must have been a good big brother to Angie, because she's an amazing person. Thoughts and prayers to the entire family at this very difficult time.
Angie Sidles posted on 12/16/11
I love and miss you big brother. My heart is breaking but I know you are at peace. Love you always! Your favorite little sister, Angie
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Mike White posted on 12/14/13
Troy, it has been two years ago today that you left us. We all love and miss you. I truly hope and pray that you are in a better place and that you have found peace. May God bless and keep you; I love you Troy! Dad