Craig Edward White

Craig Edward White, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, died at the age of 80 years on December 16, 2023, surrounded by family in his home. Craig was born on September 26, 1943, in Columbus, Ohio, as the oldest son of John E. (Jack) and Marjorie White.

Craig was a member of Abundant Life Church of Lee’s Summit, where he was active with the Men’s Group and in the nursery. He spent his career in the commercial real estate industry. He worked for over forty years with several companies in manufactured housing. Within that industry, he was the founding chairman of the Manufacturing Housing Institute, which awards the Accredited Community Manager (ACM) Distinction for community managers. Craig was the first to achieve the ACM recognition.

Following his career, he served in several capacities with Christian-based non-profit organizations focused on homelessness, including Hillcrest Transitional Housing, Hope Faith Ministries, River of Refuge, and Shelter KC.

After retirement, Craig enjoyed many years as an usher for the Kansas City Royals and the Kansas City Chiefs (15 years), as well as many concerts. His love of all sports, especially baseball and the New York Yankees, made this the perfect outlet for him until his health forced him to retire.

Craig is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Julie. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Joyce Elaine White; two sons Mark White (Marla) of Lee’s Summit, Missouri and Randy White (Sabine) of Frankfurt, Germany; along with his precious grandchildren Laura Rachelle (Randy), Maryn (Abhilash), Nicky, Natasha, Ella and great grandson Graham. His siblings include Ellen Wagner, Doug White, Carolyn Ply, Kay Breshears, Anita Beckner, and sisters-in-law Betty Hinkle and Rosalie Miller. He is remembered fondly by a host of nieces, nephews, friends and acquaintances.

Craig’s guiding principle for life was to focus on the people he loved the people who loved him, and serving the Lord.

Visitation will be 10am, Friday, December 29, 2023, followed by a Celebration of Life at 11am, at Abundant Life Church, 410 SW Persels, Lee’s Summit, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests any memorial contributions on behalf of Craig E. White be made to Hillcrest Transitional Housing, P.O. Box 901924, Kansas City, Missouri 64190, www.hillcrestkc.org or Abundant Life Church, c/o Abundant Life Kids, 410 SW Persels, Lee’s Summit, Missouri 64081.