Sammy Bryant “Sam” White, 71, of Hull, IL passed away Sunday evening May 9, 2010 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.  Sam was born in Benton, IL, March 21, 1939 to Marion and Mildred Bryant White.  He attended college at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, IL where he met his wife, Marilyn Meyer.  They were married November 20, 1959 in Carbondale.  

Sam got his Bachelor’s degree in education and went on to earn his Master’s degree in school administration.  He worked for 20 years teaching grade school Social Studies and served as the High School Asst. Principal at Highland, IL.  Sam also loved farming and worked his family farm for 30 years.  He was a former board member of the Pike County Farm Bureau. He was elected as one of three members of the FSA committee, and a member of a committee of ten for the Consolidation of Schools.  Sam sat on the board of the former Omni Bank of Hull, was the former Mayor of Hull, and was also a Hull town board member.  Sam was a big John Deere fan when it came to his farming.  He loved to hunt,  fish and go camping, and he did woodworking along with golfing.  Sam liked his Purple Martins that populated his home.  He always had 60 to 80 nesting pairs in his houses. 

Survivors include his wife Marilyn, a son Stephan Layne White of Johnson City, TN, and one sister Lynn Williams (husband Roy) of Woodlawn, IL.  Also surviving are a niece Kelly Schoenback of Woodlawn and a nephew Douglas Williams of  Ewing, IL along with a long trusted and loyal farm employee, Clair Thompson.  Sam was preceded in death by his parents and step-father Geno Pacentine. 

Memorial services will be held on Thursday, May 13, at 6:30 PM ath the Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry, IL with Dr. Greg Maize officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 5-6:30 PM Thursday and will continue after the service.  Memorials may be left to the Village of Hull.  On-line condolences may be left at www.nieburfh.com