Richard E. White, 65, of Utica passed away on September 27, 2022 at his residence. He was born on July 19, 1957 in Newark to the late Paul A. and Elizabeth L. (Gagle) White.

Richard dearly loved his wife of nearly 50 years and his children but most of all his grandchildren. He was a devoted truck driver for Jeld-Wen and Ryder for many years. He was a backyard mechanic and enjoyed tinkering.

He is survived by his children, Heather (Patrick) Smith, Brianna (Terry) Borem, Jr., and Jeremy (Amanda) White; grandchildren, Abigail (James) and Evelynn Smith, Jacob (Audrey), Lily and Holden Borem, Harper, Marlie and Lincoln White; sister, Kathleen Francis; many nieces and nephews; and his beloved dog, Sugar.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Vicki J. White; sister, Linda Hannigan; brother-in-law, Perry Francis; nephew, Michael White; and mother-in-law and father-in-law, Bette Jo and VC Conley.

A private graveside service will be held at South Lawn Cemetery, Utica.

Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Central Ohio, 2269 Cherry Valley Rd., Newark, OH 43055.

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