Charles White Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Charles White of Ionia, Michigan, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Charles left this world on December 2, 2025 at the age of 88, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Charles White or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Charles may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John White and Caroline White (Helzerman); his brother John White; and his daughters, Cynthia Elaine and Lisa Rae.
He is survived by: his wife Anita Smith of Ionia; his son John White (Brenda) of Sparta; his sisters, Joyce Schwartz (Bill) of Northland, Judy Sumner (Jim) of Wayne and Della Danielson (Dennis) of Wayne; and his grandchildren, Jessica Taylor (Jennifer), Lauren White and Justin White. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Friday, December 5th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Lake Funeral Homes Inc. - Ionia (3521 S State Rd, Ionia, MI 48846).