Mr. Eugene White, 83, of Cleveland, OH departed this life on Thursday, October 15, 2026, with his children by his side. He was born October 27,1942 in Plumerville, AR to the late Ollie Jack White Sr. and Quincey Robinson White. His maternal grandparents were the late Stacey Robinson and Lucy Robinson, and his paternal grandparents were the late John White and Lucy White. He was affectionately given the name “Toe Joe” as a child by his maternal grandfather Stacey. He professed a hope in Christ at an early age at Mt. Carmel United Missionary Baptist Church in Plumerville, AR.

He attended all segregated schools and graduated in 1960 from Conway County Training School in Menefee, AR. He joined the Navy in 1961, was stationed at the Naval Air Station in Kingsville, TX and served honorably in the Vietnam war. He married the late Linda Newton White of Kingsville, TX in 1965. After leaving the Navy in 1967, Eugene returned to Arkansas and graduated in 1969 from Petit Jean Vo-Tech college as a certified welder. He married Meriam Wolfe White in 1969 and moved to Cleveland, OH. He worked as a welder and machine operator at Lincoln Electric Company for 30 years until he retired in 2001. He enjoyed over 20 years of retirement and continued his lifelong reputation as “Mr. Fix It” on mostly everything from replacing water heaters and windows to repairing cars, furnaces, lawnmowers, electrical, plumbing etc. He dutifully shared his knowledge for fixing things with his youngest son Julius. He really enjoyed reading the newspaper, thoroughbred racing and being a loyal friend to many. He had a big heart for children, regularly talked to children in his neighborhood and gave them rewards for good behavior and grades.

Three brothers Stacey L. White, John H. White and Charles E. White preceded him in death. In addition, three sisters Ruby L. White, Geraldine White Parks and Pauline White Wolfe all preceded him in death.

He leaves to cherish his memory two sons Kenneth Eugene White of Kingsville, TX and Julius Eugene Henderson White of Cincinnati, OH; two daughters Kenya Deniece White of Cleveland Heights, OH and Regina Felicia White Proby (Jeffery) of Charleston, SC; six grandsons Quincy Hubbard, Kenneth White Jr., Jaylon White, Mateo White, Robert Canady III, and Jakub Proby; three granddaughters LaTasha (Jorge) White Trevino, Alexis Black, Kourtney Love; brother Ollie J. White, Jr.; Two nephews Patrick (Joyce) Wolfe and Trenton White, both of Plumerville, AR; Four nieces Cassandra White of Plumerville, AR; Tracy (Clay) Parks of Conway, AR; Tiffany White and Pamela White Washington of Morrilton, AR; eleven great grandchildren; and a host of great nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends who will miss him dearly.

A Wake will be held on October 24, 2026, at 12 noon and 1pm homegoing services at Greater New Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 822 E. 150^th St. Cleveland, OH. Burial will be held privately at the Ohio Western Reserve Military Cemetery with full military honors.