Wayne Autry White, age 86, of Collinsville, IL, born January 7, 1939 in Montgomery, AL, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Wayne was a retired Major in the United States Air Force, working in Personnel Management. He attended SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Collinsville with his wife, Mary Ann. He loved spending time with his family and friends. He loved cheering on his alma mater, Auburn University. War Eagle! His granddaughters always knew they could count on their grandpa for his big hugs, loving advice, pieces of "grandpa gum," and the grandpa-sized large scoops of ice cream.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Ruth (Evans) White, and three sisters: Marie Gray, Ruth Lee Bollinger, and Janis Brassell.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann (Cullinane) White; two daughters: Jennifer (Ryan) Birmingham of Troy, IL and Jamie (Brett) Lane of Troy, IL; four grandchildren: Anna, Aubrey, Elise and Callie; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial visitation will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Collinsville.

A Memorial Mass will immediately follow, beginning at 10:30 a.m., with Father Mike Haag, Celebrant. Military honors will take place at the church following the mass.

Memorials are suggested to SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church or School and will be received at the visitation or may be mailed to Barry Wilson Funeral Home, 2800 N. Center Street, Maryville, IL 62062.

At a later date, inurnment will be in the SS Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery columbarium.