Charles White, 83, of Laurel passed away on Thursday November 7, 2024. He was born on October 8, 1941 in Clay County Kentucky, the son of the late Frank White and Drucilla Mayfield White.

In September of 1980, Charles married the former Jessie Sue Parson. They were married for 33 years prior to her passing in August 2012. Together they attended Lakeview Pentecostal Church for many years.

Charles was known to be a jack of all trades, constantly tinkering on his latest project. He worked for Amtrack Railroad for 12 years, retiring in 2006. Charles was an outdoorsman, if he wasn't tinkering, he was hunting or fishing. Charles will be sorely missed by his large family that he adored spending time with.

Survivors include his children; daughters, Mary Beth Jones, Julie Rayburn, and sons, Scott White, and John White, as well as his bonus children; Roxanne(James) Peters,  Arleissa Gay (Mike Villiam), Anita (Nathan) Crawley, Jeffrey (Anita) Gay Sr., Gregory (Holly) Gay, Mark Gay. He will be missed by his siblings Cecil (Darlene) White, Geraldine (Joseph) Hooper. His memories will live on in his 31 grandchildren, and 34 great-grandchildren.

Along with his parents, and his wife, Charles is preceded in death by his brothers Stanley and Lawton White, a son, Raymond White, 3 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild.

Friends and family may gather on Tuesday November 12, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 1:00PM at Urban Winkler Funeral Home located at 513 W 8th Street Connersville, IN 47331. The funeral service will begin at 1:00 PM . Burial will follow at Laurel North Cemetery.