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In loving memory

Edward White

Washington Democrat
Saturday, 24 Dec 1949

EDWARD WHITE TAKEN BY DEATH
Edward White, 77, died at his home at 207 John Street, after a serious illness of one month. His death occurred at 12:30 this morning. He had been in failing health several years and had retired from the Baltimore and Ohio shops in 1937 as boilermaker's helper after 32 years in that work. Deceased was born in Veale Township on September 7, 1872, the son of Nelson and Margaret Fidler White. He was married to Nancy Jane Armes on July 29, 1902, and she survives with three children: Ralph Jack White, Evansville, and Mrs. Fern Hendrickson and Mrs. Dorothy Taylor, city. Two children, Orval W. and Eugene preceded their father in death. There are four grandchildren, and a sister and brother, Mrs. Hayes Armes, city, and Isaac White, Veale township. Mr. White was a member of the Spanish American War Veterans and had served in that war. He also held membership in the Boilermakers Union and the First Baptist Church. He received his education in the Veale schools. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 Monday afternoon at Aikman Creek church with burial in the adjoining cemetery. The Rev. Dr. William R. Seat will have services. Friends may call at the Gill Chapel to pay respects.

Contributed by: Sandra Hedrick Allen

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