Allen "Al" White

Allen “Al” Leslie White, 71, passed away Friday, August 16, 2024, in Des Moines, Iowa while visiting family.

Al was born August 12, 1953, in Mount Clemens, Michigan to Norman and Joan White. He was a graduate of Dowling Catholic High School in Des Moines. He was a member of the Council Bluffs Police Department for 32 years, retiring as a Sergeant. Al devoted his life to serving the public as a firearms instructor, a member of the Emergency Service Team, and a Crisis Negotiator. He was a part of the Detective Bureau for ten years and the SWAT Team. During his down time, he enjoyed working out, golfing, and fishing. Al’s words of wisdom to everyone for every situation were, “Tell the truth,” and “Do the right thing.” Al’s faith in God was very important to him. He loved his church families at both Bellevue Christian Center and Open Door Baptist Church.

He is survived by his fiancé, Chasity McAtee; children, Aaron White (Dena) and Katie Church; grandchildren, Gavin, Cameron, Evelynne, Calvin, and Lola; sisters, Denise White (Willy), Pam Bradford, Donna Johns (Steven), Tina Brooks (Albert Wadle), and Renee Wulf (Denny); sister-in-law, Kris White; as well as many nieces and nephews who loved their Uncle Al.

Al was preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Joan White; and his brother, William “Bill” White.

Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. with luncheon to follow on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Bellevue Christian Center, 1400 Harvell Drive, Bellevue, NE 68005.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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