Charles Lee White Sr., age 86, passed away on July 6th, 2026, after a short battle with lung cancer. He was born in Oklahoma on February 15th, 1940, to Santford and Lucille White, and was one of two children; Sister: Louise (White) Hatfield Baker. Charles lived part of his youth in Harrisonville, MO. Charles would later graduate from North Kansas City High School in 1958.

Charles married Judy Lorraine Ainsworth on July 19, 1958, and they had six children; Son: Greg White, Son: David White, Daughter: Katherine Jean White (passed at birth). Son: Scott White, Daughter: Julie (White) Racy, and Son: Charles Lee White Jr.

Charles loved to work with his hands. He and Judy bought a 2-room house and later built this into one of the biggest homes in Birmingham, MO. Woodworking was always a great passion. After Charles retired, he would make many crafted wood items in his workshop.

Charles worked at Corn Products for a great number of years. And later worked as a foreman for the Concrete Union until he retired. Charles retired to Nemo, MO where his mother lived next door and sister lived on the other side.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents Santford and Lucille and sister Louise, grandsons Christopher Lee White and Thomas Ryan Crowley. He is survived by Greg White (Cindy) of Wimberley, Texas, David White of Independence, MO, Scott White (Christopher) of Denver, CO, Julie White Racy of Harrisonville, MO, and Charles White Jr. of Independence, MO. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren Matthew White (Amber), Benjamin White, Bethany White, Angie White, Amanda Crowley (Blake), Shawna Selzer (Ryan), Marissa Dillon (Joshua), Samantha Racy, David C. White, Autumn White, Sarah (White) Hayes (Eric), and Nicole White. 17 great-grandchildren: Charlotte, Judith, Kiara, Keegan, Raven, Alex, Bennett, August, Sophia, Brennen, Ethan, Cayden, Hendrix, Maysen, Alayna, Kayne, Kylar, Neves, and Lennon.