Michael "Mike" Randy White, age 63, of Bluffton, passed away Monday afternoon, Aug. 7, 2023, at his residence.

Mike was born in Fort Wayne on Mar. 30, 1960.  He is preceded in death by his mother, Barbara (Booker) DeLong, and his father, James "Jim" White.  Mike was preceded in death by his fiancée, Karen Ann Hostetler on June 20, 2013.

Mike was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bluffton.  He worked in the maintenance department at Bluffton Regional Medical Center for many years.  Mike loved playing his guitar and was even a member of a gospel band who would go around and perform for local nursing homes.

Survivors include three brothers, James White of Little Falls, NY, William (Jo Ellen) White of Fort Wayne, and Ricky White of Auburn; three sisters, Marcy Shie of Fort Wayne, Susan Hourigan of Bluffton and Donna DeLong of Ossian; along with two stepdaughters, Lisa (Jeffrey) Bays of Bluffton and Christina Welch of Wabash; four step-grandchildren and 15 step-greatgrandchildren; his companion, Stephanie Gerber of Bluffton; along with several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

A private family graveside service will be held at Fairview Cemetery in Bluffton with Pastor Neil Ainslie officiating.  A public memorial service will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023, at 11:00 AM, at the First Baptist Church in Bluffton, with Pastor Les Cantrell officiating.  Goodwin – Cale & Harnish Memorial Chapel in Bluffton has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church in Bluffton.