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Charles M. White, age 67, died yesterday at Princeton Memorial

Hospital after a long battle with bone cancer.

Mr. Grove is survived by a wife, Lucille, four children: John, Melissa,

Bill and Amy White Warblington. He also leaves behind three

grandchildren, Arnold, John White Jr., and Margaret Warblington.

Charles is a veteran of the Vietnam War, where he earned several

medals, including the Purple Heart, Silver Star, and a Civil Action Unit

Citation. He grew up in nearby Arlington, the only son of John White

and Mary Grove White. As a child, he learned to work on cars from his

father, who ran the local mechanic's shop. As he grew older, he began to

take over many of the shops duties from his father, whose deteriorating

health had left him in charge of the family business. After the death of

his father at the young age of 52, he took over the auto shop full time,

where he eventually expanded the business to include several locations.

His success in business can be directly attributed to his work ethic and

his natural mechanical ability. His attention to detail was legendary. He

took pride in the fact that he always left his customers satisfied. Gerald

retired from the business three years ago to pursue his other passion,

fishing.

He served three years with distinction as a Marine in Vietnam, including

aiding with the evacuation and fall of Saigon. He was wounded during

the evacuation of the Embassy, and received other commendations for

his dedication and bravery. The discipline and patriotism he learned in

the Marines never left him, as friends and family will attest.

ORDER OF SERVICE

Processional.………………………………………...............Clergy & Family

Selection.…………………………………...................New Birth Mass Choir

Holy Scriptures

Old Testament ……………................................Minister Roger Wise

New Testament. …………………...............Minister Patrick O’Keefe

Prayer of Comfort.……………….……………..…………..…….Kyle White

Solo..……………………………………………...…..……..Elizabeth Adams

Remarks (3 Minutes Please)

As a friend.…………………………............Mrs. Rosa Lee Villenave

Family Tribute.……………………..….....…………Kimberly White

Selection.…………………….………………...………New Birth Mass Choir

Acknowledgements.……………...........……........……Emma Cohen Howard

Words of Comfort.…………………………….…..…Pastor Jim O. Matthews

Selection.…………........................................................New Birth Mass Choir

Spoken Word .……………………………..……..…..……Dr. David Daniels

Selection.………….......................................................New Birth Mass Choir

Recessional.………………………………...........…………..Funeral Director

Interment

Fort Lincoln Cemetery

Bladensburg, MD

Repast

New Birth Church

Minnie Sumpter Room

Pallbearers

Kevin Hamilton Derek Cryer

William Ables Michael Harrison

Phillip Proctor Burton Wheeler, Jr.

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