Cecil C. White, 81, of Keokuk, died at 10:02 pm on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa.

He was born on August 15, 1930 in Keokuk, a son to Cecil and Irma F. Brown White. Cecil married Charlotte M. Davis and she preceded him in death in 1974.

He graduated from Keokuk High School and played Basketball and Tennis. He later graduated from Parsons College before entering the Army for two years in 1953. He worked as a security guard at Lorton Penitentiary in Lorton, VA. Cecil later worked as an administrator of several half-way houses in Washington DC.

Cecil is survived by one daughter: Carole Dudley and her husband Arnold; one step-grandson: Andre Dudley; and a longtime companion: Dorsie Etta Smith all of Washington DC. He is also survived by several cousins to include Brenda, Vickie, Eric and Bobby Bradley and Raymond White all of whom helped look after him.

Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be at 11 am on Saturday, February 4 at DeJong-Greaves Celebration of Life Centers located at 1212 Concert St. with Rev. J.T. Brown officiating. Visitation will be from 10 am till the time of service on Saturday. Burial will be at 10 am on Monday, February 6th at Keokuk National Cemetery with full military honors.

Memorials may be made to Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church.
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