Edward Eugene White

July 23, 1931 - November 12, 2018

Edward Eugene White, 87, went for his eternal rest early Monday morning at home with his loving family present. Services celebrating his life will be Saturday, November 17, 12:00 noon at the Greater Faith Apostolic Church, 1995 E. Britain Ave. in Benton Harbor. Visitation for family and friends will start at 11:00 am until the time of the service. Burial with military honors will take place at Ft. Custer in Augusta on Monday, November 19 at noon. Please make memorial donations to the family to help defray expenses. Send memories and photos to www.florin.net Edward was born in Carbondale, IL, July 23, 1931, and was reared by his parents William and Hessie Lee (Webb) Hanks. He spent a total of 2 tours in the Air Force. He became a Master Tailor and spent 60+ years at his trade, most of it in Benton Harbor. He married the love of his life, Mary Boothe, on May 21, 1978. He loved bowling in leagues as well as recreational at Blossom Lanes on a regular basis. Additionally, he enjoyed fishing. Edward is survived by his wife, daughters Roshanda Boothe and Alecia White, both of Indianapolis, sons Byron (Vanessa) White of Cincinnati, William (Wendy) White of Toledo and Markus (Brianna) White of Benton Harbor. Also, he had 11 Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents, and his first wife, Phyllis (Gillespie) White.