Richard Albert White

Richard A. White, 73, of Vermilion, died Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at MetroHealth Medical Center after a lengthy illness. He was born December 9, 1946 in Chicago, IL and he had been a Vermilion resident for the past 50 years moving from Huntington, WV . Richard was a veteran of the US Army serving during Vietnam. Richard worked for Ford Motor Co., Lorain for 31 years, retiring in 2000. He was also working for LandM Towing doing various jobs including his favorite, taking care of the dogs. He was a life member of the VFW Post # 7576 and a member of AMVETS Post #22 and the American Legion Post #397. He was passionate about old trucks and loved spending time with his granddaughters. He is survived by his daughters, Carmenita Smalley and Kimberly White both of Vermilion and his granddaughters, Alyssa and Kara. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol White in 2015 and his parents, Jess and Lenora (nee Anderson) White. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020 from 3 pm until the time of the funeral service at 6 pm at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion Ohio. Funeral services will be conducted by Steve Kinser with military honors presented by the Vermilion Veterans Council. Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.