Richard Ernest Whited, age 68, Indianapolis, Indiana passed from this world on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. He was born in Indianapolis to parents, William Ernest and Helen Marie (Tarsuk) Whited on Monday, November 6, 1950. He was preceded in death by his parents William Ernest and Helen Marie (Tarsuk) Whited. He is survived by loving life partner Johnnie Fay Johnson, daughter Jeri Lee Whited, brothers Mike Whited, Thomas Whited, James Whited, sisters Sharon Whycoff, Karen Sue Mewton, Shelley Howard, Kellie Whited, and grandchildren Matthew, Calvin, and many extended family and friends. He is loved and greatly missed by all who knew him.