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. Eugene lost his mother at the young age of nine, so he was very close to his grandmother Lucy Robinson.

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. Eugene 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. Eugene 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. Eugene dutifully shared his knowledge for fixing things with his youngest son Julius. He also really enjoyed reading the newspaper, thoroughbred racing, and being a loyal friend to many. He had a big heart for children and regularly talked to the children in his neighborhood and gave them rewards for good behavior and grades.

Eugene was preceded in death by his three brothers Stacey L. White, John H. White and Charles E. White. 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 at Greater New Calvary Missionary Baptist Church on October 24, 2026, from 12 to 1pm with homegoing services to immediately follow. The Burial will be held privately at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery with full military honors.