Narvel Whitfield " Candyman"

Narvel Whitfield " Candyman" obituary, Gary, IN

Narvel Whitfield " Candyman"

Narvel Whitfield " Candyman" Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 5, 2025.
Narvel Whitfield "Candyman" age 63 of Gary,In passed On May 24, 2025, the Gates of Heaven opened wide, to receive Narvel "Candyman" Whitfield: along with his family; His parents Mary & John Calvert Whitfield, 5 sisters; Mildred Love, Barbara Ware, Marie Little, Sandra Calvert and Carolyn Mitchell and 2 brothers, John Calvert Jr. and James Henderson whom all proceeded him in death. His debuted his life here on earth July 15, 1961, in Gary, Indiana. Narvel attended Gary, IN Public Schools. Graduating from Horace Mann High School, afterwards attending Ivory Tech College. Narvel later moved to St. Louis, MO for several years and then moved back to Gary IN, .Narvel confessed to Hope and Christ at an early age. Narvel attended Tree of Life Missionary Baptist Church until his health began to fell. Narvel was an Entrepreneur and Jack of all Trades. His favorite song for family Gatherings was "We Are One". Narvel loved to spoil his family, especially his Sisters. Narvel was a giving man, not just to family, but friends too. Narvel leaves to Cherish her memories, Wife; Mamie Penn 6 Children; RC Core, Narvel Whitfield Jr., Diana Smith, Jarvel Whitfield, Jasmine Mason, Mary Williams Stepson; Dominque White 10 Grandchildren, 5 Sisters; Clara Blackwell Henderson of Hockinson Delaware, Shirley Robertson of Jacksonville FL, Delorse Smith of Gary IN, Juanita Viaud of Gary IN, and Lutia (Roosevelt) Askew of Yorktown, VA 1 Brother; Othello Gladney of Gary IN; Multitude of Nieces & Nephews and a host cousins & friend. Wake Saturday June 7,2025 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Funeral 2:00 p.m. all services at Tree Of Life M.B Church 2323 W. 11th Ave Ave Gary,In. Services Entrusted To Powell-Coleman Funeral Home.

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Tabitha Davis

June 7, 2025

Uncle Candy Man you will be deeply missed here but we will see each other again. I have hope and faith in this. To your children my deepest condolences. I can only imagine losing a parent words can´t grasp the emotion of how you may feel. May the Holy Spirit comfort you in your time of need.

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Zo Carter

June 7, 2025

I would like to send my condolences to my auntie Shirley and the family. God bless y´all from Zo Carter and the whole carter family.

Kim m McGowan

June 6, 2025

Love you Uncle Candyman until we meet again

BrendaLackeySwift

June 6, 2025

I'm Just Lost For Words can't believe he is gone.First of all Sending My Condolences To The Family, Truly gonna miss you Candyman my Lil brother, You Rest In Peace Now, I will miss that laugh and the fun person you were,love you bro always.

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Powell-Coleman Funeral Home

3200 W 15th Ave, Gary, IN 46404

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June 7, 2025

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