Jack L. White

Jack L White, age 78, died peacefully after his immediate family was able to communicate their love to him on April 27, 2020.

Jack met his one true love, Diane Sims, at the young age of 13. He spent every day since eagerly winning her heart. Jack and Diane’s marriage of 58 years is a testament that true faithful love exists.

Spending time with Jack not only changed one’s outlook but also their future as he would plant seeds of hope and humor. Jack had many wonderful traits, but would quickly attest they come from the love of his Lord Jesus Christ.

As with most superheroes, Jack ensured his acts of kindness were without notoriety. With a lifestyle of serving, Jack enlisted in the military and served in Korea. Returning from overseas, he quickly married Diane and became a fireman and part-time painter. Jack and Diane built a loving family based on hard work, love, and diligence. Jack is survived by his wife, Diane, and his sons and daughter, Mike (Cindy), Greg (Joelle), Jeff (Shanda), and Julie (Matt). Jack adored little children and now holds on tightly to his and Diane’s first child, Barbara Jeanne, who preceded them through heaven’s gates.

Even after retirement from the Indianapolis Fire Department, Lieutenant Jack L White helped lead the annual Clothe a Child which provides for children in need of assistance during the Christmas season with a warm coat, clothes for school and new shoes. As one might expect, Jack always added a layer of enthusiasm and support for the kids involved. Jack also held a lead role in the Fellowship of Christian Firefighters. Helping organize an annual conference in North Carolina, these events were full of laughter and fun with a focus on Christ.

His friends and family will mourn for the man they have known and loved, but this is not “Goodbye”, just “See ya later.” They know one day they will walk with Jack on those streets of gold.

Jack is preceded in death by his father Warren, mother Grace, sister Rosie, brother Warren, sister Dianna, and daughter Barbara who died as an infant.

Jack is also survived by those listed and his grandchildren: Caleb, Isaac, Bryan, Brianna, Ashley, Michael, Marrisa, Kylin, Zayden, Kendra, MacKenzie, Zachary (Haley), Kyleigh, Nathan, and great-grandchildren: Arya, Elaysia, Ze’mya, Aaliyah, James, and Eli.

Following the end of the covid19 pandemic, a “Celebration of Life” will be held which all friends and family will be able to attend. The funeral service will be for immediate family only.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation be made for funeral expenses.