Due to the pandemic, the funeral will be private. Guestbook. He was... Maurice was born on December 19, 1941 and passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2016. Maurice White, the founder and leader of the legendary R&B group Earth, Wind & Fire, has died at the age of 74, according to multiple news sources. They sold more than 90 million albums. Maurice White no longer tours full time with Earth, Wind & Fire. Share. Due to the current restrictions with numbers, please contact the family if you wish to attend. Funeral Home Services for Maurice are being provided by E. H. Ford Mortuary - MEMPHIS. Sent by Lincolnshire Co-operative Ltd on 11/12/2020, Extract from a poem by Henry Scott Holland, Tribute to Maurice White, 01 December, 1934 - 06 December, 2020. Rest powerfully in peace, Maurice White. Funeral Service will be held 11 AM Wednesday October 28, 2020 at the Hosanna Church, 9600 163rd St W, Lakeville, MN (Door 5) with visitation on Tuesday (10/27) from 3-8 PM at the White Funeral Home, 20134 Kenwood Tr Lakeville (952-469-2723) and 1 hr prior to service at church. Help grow Maurice's Tribute by adding messages or memories you'd like to share. Palmyra: Donald Maurice White was born on December 29, 1942 and died on February 4, 2020 at Strong Memorial Hospital. For many years, they lived in the South Shore section on the South Side. Obituary. Maurice William WHITE Passed away peacefully on the 6th December 2020 aged 86 years. About. Donations in Maurice's memory can be made by clicking on the donations tab. He is most remembered for Lead Singer, Composer of Earth, Wind, and Fire. Maurice was born in Memphis on December 19, 1941, but moved to Chicago as a teenager. As the number one chief, he was the very dearly, much beloved husband of Fiona and a hero worshipped dad of Fraser, Gemma, Lucy and Mo and a doting and adored grumpa. CARD OF THANKS The family of Maurice White Wishes to express their appreciation for your calls, cards, prayers, and many expressions of comfort. Wish life would have been better for both of us Recees Pieces. Lou Baughman. RIP Maurice! Photos. February 4, 2016 | Age 74 Founder and leader of Earth, Wind & Fire. ", "My name is Wilbert lever known as Chill Will ,my Heart go out to Maurice family and Earth,Wind and Fire! We Love U and I...", "Maurice THANK YOU for being an inspiration in my life since the early '70s. Maurice was a resident of Los Angeles, California at the time of his passing. Donald Maurice White. View Original Notice - Maurice White. Interment, East Christiania Cemetery. Enquiries to Lincolnshire Co-op Funeral Services, Tritton Road, Lincoln, LN6 … More in Music. White won a total of seven Grammys, and was nominated for 21 Grammys in total. Maurice White passed away on February 4, 2016 at the age of 74. He attended Crane Junior College and the Chicago Conservatory of Music. Mr. White was a Lance Corporal in the United States Marine Corps. He is survived by his brother, Delburt E. Cody of Macedon, NY; aunt, Betty Miner of Newark, NY; several cousins, nieces and nephews. Check back for more on this developing story at... "I loved your Music and I was able to see you at the top of your game in Ogden Utah WOW it was a show I never will forget with Magic as well on the set I love you brother and so do my Kids We always play your Albums because they are timeless God keep...", "Maurice White, I sure do miss you and hope Divine Creator holds you safe now. View The Obituary For Maurice White. Stars still shine bright...", "I grew up in my early teens listening to Eart Wind & Fire but I'll always remember the distinct sound of Maurice's powerful voice. He was the founder of the band Earth, Wind & Fire. He was the founder, leader, main songwriter, and producer of the band Earth, Wind & Fire, and served as the band's co-lead singer with Philip Bailey. Portrait. What a Group! Born January 6, 1920 in Smiths Grove, Kentucky, he served as Chairman of the Board on the Princess Lakes Planning Commission and as a school board member for the Nineveh/Hensley/Trafalgar School District. Maurice (Molly) WHITE Suddenly, but peacefully on 14th December 2020, Maurice (Molly) White, Bengairn View, Castle Douglas. Maurice White (December 19, 1941 – February 4, 2016) was an American singer, musician, songwriter, and record producer. 157811711, ; Maintained by Find A Grave Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend. His funeral arrangements are with Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Watford City. He moved to Florida in 1988 from Honolulu, Hawaii, and settled in Bradenton, Florida in 1990. Maurice White, prolific songwriter, composer, producer, arranger, leader, and co-founder of one of most the successful bands in the world died on Thursday, February 4, 2016 at his home in Los Angeles. He was born on May 28, 1924 in Hammond, Indiana. Maurice White, Soundtrack: Doctor Strange. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Mike Tuggle
Older brother Barry, 55, arrived with Michael Jackson at the chapel some time after the service ended, according to a local television station. You truly " OPEN(ed) OUR EYES". Maurice White Mountain, of Seattle, WA formerly of New Town, ND, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 in Seattle. The Greatest of All musical groups! Maurice “Whitey” White, 92, of Bradenton, passed away on November 19, 2012. Mr. Maurice White, 52, departed this life May 6, 2020. Maurice White's Funeral Funeral service is at Lincoln Crematorium on Tuesday 29th December 2020 at 2:30 pm. Described as a "visionary" by Vibe and a "mastermind" by Variety, White was nominated for a total of 22 Grammys, of which he won seven. Mr. White was born September 25, 1967 in Youngstown a son of John Lynn and Betty J. Maurice was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 1992 but his condition deteriorated in recent months, reports TMZ. In memory of the great Maurice White, we’ve listed our 10 favorite Earth, Wind & Fire cuts. Thank you for setting up this memorial to Maurice. He rose to international fame by being the bandleader of the band called ‘Earth, Wind & Fire’. Maurice white's whose voice made them one of the greatest bands of all time. Maurice J. Maurice White was the band's main songwriter and record producer, and was co-lead singer along with Philip Bailey. Life means all that it ever meant, it is the same as it ever was. He is much loved and will always be remembered. Funeral Home; Death of Maurice White. Funeral service is at Lincoln Crematorium on Tuesday 29th December 2020 at 2:30 pm. Maurice White, co-founder of Earth, Wind & Fire, died in his sleep Thursday morning ...TMZ has learned. He was a graduate of South High School and also ITT Technical School. I will continue to cherish this group of talent until I pass! Maurice White was born in Memphis on December 19th, 1941, the son of a doctor and grandson of a New Orleans honky-tonk pianist. His zodiac sign is Sagittarius. South Carolina Death Notices December 28, 2020 December 28, 2020. White. Thank you for being my first love. Maurice White was a celebrated American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Maurice died in L.A. after a long battle with Parkinson's. White. Goodbye Maurice White (1941-2016): A personal recollection. The ‘water’ element did not feature in the name of the band as his astrological chart was devoid of any water signs. Will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. If you need help finding the right words, view our. Please join us in Loving, Sharing and Memorializing Maurice White on this permanent online memorial presented by Garvin & Garvin Funeral Home. He still records with the group and performs occasionally. White died at home in Los Angeles on Wednesday, said his brother, Verdine White. Devoted Husband of the late Patricia, much loved Dad, Grandad and Great Grandad. Mr. White was born September 25, 1967 in Youngstown a son of John Lynn and Betty J. Cypress Funeral Home and Crematory is a locally owned and operated full-service funeral home and crematory, right in the heart of Maurice just minutes from Lafayette, Abbeville, Rayne, Broussard and Scott. Maurice White, the co-founder of Earth, Wind & Fire, died Thursday morning (Feb. 4) at age 74, the band confirmed on Twitter. Condolences can be placed online or at E.H. Ford... Maurice White NEW YORK (AP) - Earth, Wind & Fire founder Maurice White, whose horn-driven band sold more than 90 million albums and made hits like "September," 'Shining Star" and "Boogie... Maurice White (December 19, 1941 – February 4, 2016) was an American singer-songwriter, musician, record producer, arranger and bandleader. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Vocal Group Hall of Fameas a member of Earth, Win… ". Obituary Read. He started feeling the effects of Parkinson's Disease in the late 1980s, and it gradually began to escalate. Maurice's twin brother, Robin, his widow Yvonne, and children Adam and Samantha, who are in their 20s, were among mourners at the private funeral at Riverside Funeral Chapel in Miami Beach. Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com: accessed ), memorial page for Maurice White (19 Dec 1941–3 Feb 2016), Find a Grave Memorial no. If we missed one of your favorites, let us know in the comments. Maurice White, the founder and leader of the legendary R&B group Earth, Wind & Fire, has died at the age of 74, according to multiple news sources. American Vocalist Maurice White was born on 19th December, 1941 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA and passed away on 3rd Feb 2016 Los Angeles, California, USA aged 74. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? I feel like I list my best friend. Had us all singing along to hits like this "September," "Going by wonderland." White, 86, Tampa, Florida, died April 5, 2011. This site is a tribute to Maurice White. We hope that you find it a positive experience developing the site and that it becomes a place of comfort and inspiration for you to visit whenever you want or need to. Due to the current restrictions with numbers, please contact the family if you wish to attend. Until we blend on the other side rest in peace. Maurice White, the founder and leader of the legendary R&B group Earth, Wind & Fire, has died at the age of 74, according to multiple news sources. YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) – Mr. Maurice White, 52, departed this life Wednesday, May 6, 2020. I am I and you are you, whatever we were to each other that we still are. Maurice White was born in Chicago on Dec. 19, 1941, and raised in Memphis in a family that included nine siblings. His father, Verdine, was a doctor. He had been employed by Goldstein’s Furniture working in the warehouse. Speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Maurice Allen White, age 58 of Harrodsburg, passed away Monday, January 14, 2019 at the Ephraim McDowell: James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital in Harrodsburg. He moved to Chicago with his family and sang gospel from a young age. Maurice White, founder and leader of the band Earth, Wind & Fire died on February 4, 2016. March 3, 1981 - December 8, 2020, Keginald Maurice White passed away on December 8, 2020 in Conway, South Carolina. During a private funeral service yesterday (Jan. 15) in Miami Beach that mixed humor and emotion, Bee Gees member Maurice Gibb was remembered as a … Our modern, state-of-the art facility provides a comforting and inviting place to gather in remembrance of your loved one. Born December 30, 1960 in Danville, he was the son of the late Giles and Thelma (Wray) White.