Obituaries

May 22, 1924 to October 23, 2013

WINAMAC - Earl E. White, 89, of Winamac, passed away at 12:46 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 23, at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette.

He was born May 22, 1924, in Beebee, AR, to the late Elmer J. and Hazel A. Button White. He married Wanda Berneda Cross on Nov. 20, 1943 in Portageville, MO. She died Dec. 13, 1998.

Survivors include:

Shirley D. (Joe) Decker, Winamac, Daughter
Alice F. (Bobby) Creasy, Winamac, Daughter
Brenda S. Craig, Winamac, Daughter
Patricia "Sandy" E. Terry, Winamac, Daughter
Carolyn J. (Stan) Johnson, Talma, Daughter
8 grandchildren
14 Great grandchildren
Lucille Thompson, Rochester, Sister
Elmer White, Monterey, Brother

Preceded in death by:
Infant Son
Mildred Huffman, Sister
Ida Davis, Sister
Eldon White, Brother

Mr. White had worked as a farmer and was a retired sanitation worker for the Town of Winamac. He also worked in the tree trimming business for many years. He moved to Winamac in 1964 from Portageville, MO. He enjoyed telling jokes and playing cards and dominos with his daughters. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

Visitation will be after 10 a.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m., (Monday, Oct. 28), at the funeral home with David Broad officiating. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to charity of the donor's choice.