William Edward White, Jr.

William Edward White, Jr., age 83 of Plymouth passed away on February 8, 2021. William was born on October 28, 1937 in Detroit to his parents, William E. and Betty (née Newbeck) White. He is the beloved and devoted husband of Joy (née Cooley) White; loving father of Dawn (Chuck) Dawe, Dana (Gary) Quesada and William White, III. He is deeply loved and will be greatly missed by his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, siblings, Cheryl (Ted) Wasik and Richard White and many nieces and nephews. William is pre-deceased by his parents, his daughter, Darlene Anne Shippey, his brother, Lawrence White and two sisters, Karen Lewis and Gayle Badowsky.

William was employed as a skilled Carpenter in the construction industry. During his retirement years, he remained busy where he resided and became the Maintenance Specialist at Tonquish Creek Manor in Plymouth.

Friends may visit the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, 280 South Main Street, Plymouth on Friday, February 12, 2021 from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M followed by a Funeral Service at the Funeral Home beginning at 1:00 P.M. William will be laid to rest at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield, Michigan.

For those who cannot attend and wish to view the Funeral Service in a safe environment, the funeral will be live streamed.



As of November 18, 2020, we are permitted to have no more than 25 people in attendance for visitations and funerals. Please be advised that in observance of the Governmental Order from the State of Michigan and the current COVID-19 situation, when in attendance at the visitation and funeral service, we kindly ask for the safety and well-being of the families we serve, and for your health, that everyone practice social distancing and consideration for other guests in attendance. Masks are mandatory. Please refrain from handshaking and embracing family members and one another.