Charles Ridgely White

Charles Ridgely White (Charlie), 81, of Westminster, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Born April 25, 1940, in Baltimore, he was the son of the late John and Adelaide (Danz) White. He was the beloved husband of Pamela H. White for 28 years.

He graduated from Towson High School in 1959. He worked as a retail manager for most of his career and did plumbing work in his later years. His enduring legacy was found in his final career, a stay-at-home dad to his twin girls. He was active in the Church of the Ascension for many years before becoming a member in 1996. He served on vestry several times and led the Outreach committee for 30 years. He lived a life of service to others and enjoyed his work with the soup kitchen, New Life for Girls and various other outreach organizations and projects. He loved cooking for the Mistletoe Mart and the monthly breakfast. He enjoyed participating in Christmas plays and vacation Bible school with his girls. He was a kind, generous and loving man who could not say no to a volunteer activity or any person or animal in need. He loved his Lord, family, and church. He was an avid fan of football. Whether he was watching his Ravens, other professional teams, college games, or past games, it really didn’t matter. He adored his pets, and they were devoted to him. He loved music, food, traveling, “Clifford” his big red tractor, and history. He enjoyed dragging his family to historical sites frequently and his family enjoyed the pleasure it gave him.

He is survived by 5 children, Sarah M. White and Sydney A. White of Westminster, Jonathan R. White of Norristown, PA, Jeffrey C. White and wife Carrie of Ellicott City, Beth J. Wheeler and husband Ray of Aiken, SC; 3 grandchildren, Andrew White (Carly), Brady White and fiancée Emma, and Mitchell White and fiancée Rebecca.

He is survived by father-in-law and mother-in-law Robert and Joyce Houck, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Bob and Sharon Houck, and nephew and niece Trevor and Kayla Houck.

He is also survived by a niece Melanie Heirs (Shawn), grand-nephew Brandon Gioia (Summer), grand-nieces Cassidy Gioia, and Ashley Gammon (Wiley), great grand-nieces Adelaide, Amelia and Emmy Anne and great grand-nephew Oliver. He is also survived by niece Caroline White.

He was predeceased by sister Anne Bennett, niece Tara Bennett, and half-brother John White.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, March 19, 2022, at 11 a.m. at Church of the Ascension, 23 N Court St, Westminster, MD. Friends and family will be received at a reception following the service. Interment in the columbarium at the church will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to Outreach at Church of the Ascension, 23 N Court St, Westminster, MD, or BridgingLife Hospice, 292 Stoner Ave., Westminster, MD.

Online condolences may be offered at www.myersdurborawfh.com. Arrangements by the MYERS-DURBORAW FUNERAL HOME, P.A. of Westminster.