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Charles William White
8 Aug 1920 – 21 Apr 2009
| Birth | 8 Aug 1920 |
| Death | 21 Apr 2009 |
| Cemetery | Fort Gibson National Cemetery Fort Gibson , Muskogee County , Oklahoma , USA |
| Added by | C. J. Hinds on 22 Apr 2009 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/36165478 |
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CPL - US ARMY - WORLD WAR II
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Charles William White was born on August 8th, 1920, in Blum, TX, the son of Clem Leroy White and Laura Annie (Martin) White. On June 30th, 1942, Charles was inducted into the U.S. Army and served his country during WWII until his honorable discharge in 1943, attaining the rank of Corporal. After returning to civilian life, Charles was employed as a mechanic, carpenter and in the maintenance department of St. Anthony's Hospital in Amarillo, TX, a job he held for over twenty years. On May 5th, 1979, he was joined in holy matrimony to Jean Marita Clifton, a marriage that lasted until her death in 2008. Charles was devoted family man. He loved the time he spent tinkering around the house on projects. He loved antiques, old cars, and collected clocks. A talented man, he could fix anything in his shop. He loved gardening and raised beautiful flower gardens. He enjoyed dancing or listening to the big band sounds of the greats such as Dorsey and Miller. Charles had a love of all animals and could name any bird he saw in his back yard. He had a way with dogs and especially two special canine friends Nicky and Jo-Jo. A Missouri Synod Lutheran by faith, Charles devoted the close of the day to reading his Bible. His smile and kind heart will be greatly missed by his family, friends and all who knew and loved him. He was called home to his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April, 21, 2009, in Tahlequah, OK, with his daughter by his side. Charles is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Jean, one brother, Paul, and one sister, Sis. Those left to cherish his memory include his loving daughter, Lee Poindexter and husband Trent of Bettendorf, IA; his stepdaughter, Vicky Duffy of Orlando, FL; and one sister, Adelaide Clifton of Hugo, OK. His legacy is carried on by his special grandson, Austin Poindexter of Bettendorf, IA; his special friends, Don and Kathy Niblett of Tahlequah, OK, Sheila Blossom of Welling, OK, Sarah Peterson of Tahlequah, OK, and Anna Marie Sanders of Welling, OK; as well as many friends and loved ones. Graveside services will be held at Ft. Gibson National Cemetery on Friday, April 24, 2009 at 10:00 AM with Chaplain Don Niblett officiating. Interment will follow at Ft. Gibson National Cemetery with Ft. Sill providing honors. Services have been entrusted to Hart Funeral Home of Tahlequah.
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