of Batesville, AR
January 27, 1954 - February 24, 2024
Robert ''Bob'' White, 70, of Batesville passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024.
He was born January 27, 1954 in Batesville to Frank E. White and Iva Mae Harkleroad White.
Bob was a devoted husband and father and loved his family greatly. He was a man of few words but was very tender hearted. Bob was very dependable and reliable and enjoyed fixing all things mechanical. He drove a road grater for the Arkansas Highway Department for over 30 years and loved heavy machinery. He liked fishing, four wheeling, and working on cars. He also enjoyed antique tractor shows and tractor pulls.
Survivors include his wife, whom he married January 2, 1988, Patricia (McGuffey) White of the home; one son, Jon White of Conway; one daughter, Jessica White (Daniel Holcomb) of Conway; one brother, David White (Beverly) of Southside; one grandchild on the way, and several nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Cathy White.
Pallbearers are Jon White, Brandon White, Daniel Holcomb, and Justin Wilson.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 2:00pm at Egner Cemetery.
Memorials may be made in his honor to the American Lung Association, 55 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 1150, Chicago, IL 60601.
I met Bob when I was 19 and living next door to his girlfriend. My brother and I had lots of adventures and fun times with Bob back then and I’ll never forget him After he married Pat, we continued to have fun hanging out and 4-wheeling.
I want to extend my sincere sympathy to Pat, Jon and Jessica.
I can't say how sorry I am to hear this news. I've been thinking about Bob lately and just learned of his passing.
Pat, I just heard of Bobs passing, we are so sorry for your families loss.
My Uncle Bob was my Dad’s “Buddy” his whole life. They met in first grade at Southside school and became best friends from then on. Uncle Bob was at our house every weekend. We all went to the lake, we did a lot of jeeping and four wheeling. I grew up with him like he was a member of our family and to us he was and is. He was a very big part of all of our lives. He was such a good man. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family Pat, Jonathan And Jessica.
My Uncle Bob was my Dad’s “Buddy” his whole life. They met in first grade at Southside school and became best friends from then on. Uncle Bob was at our house every weekend. We all went to the lake, we did a lot of jeeping and four wheeling. I grew up with him like he was a member of our family and to us he was and is. He was a very big part of all of our lives. He was such a good man. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family Pat, Jonathan And Jessica.
Dear family, we're so very sorry of the loss of Bob. He was a great man with such a kind, gentle soul. Grateful for memories we share. May the peace of God comfort your broken hearts. Much love, Tim and Cherie (McGuffey) Kuhns and family.
David and family, So sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless you and comfort you is our prayer.
I am so very sorry for your loss. May God grant you peace and comfort in the difficult days ahead. I remember Bob and his whole family from my younger years. We lived across the road from them. Cathy and I spent a lot of time playing together in our youth. I did not realize she had passed too. Such a sweet and kind family. I know Bob will be missed.
David, I am so sorry to hear of Bobby’s passing. Your family and my family shared a lot of fun experiences when we were growing up in Allen Chapel. Sending love to all.
So sorry to hear about passing. Prayers for the family.
I remember Bob and the Boswell boys when we all lived in Allen Chapel. You could stand in one spot and see all three houses. That was back when there were no shortage of good people, and there were none ever better than Bob and his family. That was close to sixty years ago.
Prayers for comfort and peace.
Gary & Sherry Rounds
Bob was a warm & welcoming person. He & his family made me feel a part of any activity we participated in over the years whether in their home, at the lake, or around town celebrating family events. My thoughts go out to the family.
Bob … a little brother to me. Always kind and considerate.
SO sorry for your loss.
Patricia and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss. I read that your husband was a very soft spoken nice man that loved his family. I have looked for you for years but was never able to find you. Maybe sometime you would like to contact me.
I'm so sorry for your loss. Prayers for all the family and friends.
So sorry for your loss. Bob was a great friend. He will be greatly missed. God bless you all.
He's in the arms of Jesus now, and he's not hurting any more.
Bob was a truly good ol’ boy who loved learning new things, discussing most things with folks, & his family. Bob would do anything for a person in need Thank you God for letting all of us know him.
Bob was always a joy to speak with and a true man who loved HIS family. Love to all.
So sorry for your loss. Bob was a wonderful person, and will surely be missed. Thoughts and prayers for all of you in the days ahead.
I am so sorry for your loss.
I work with Bob many years ago at White Roger’s. Bob was a great guy. It’s been many years since I have seen him but I often thought of him. I am sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss. Bob was very kind and soft spoken , he loved his family very much. Praying for peace and comfort for family and friends through this difficult time.
Pat, Jon & Jessica, we are so very sorry for your loss. We weren't around Bob very much, but the times we were he was always so kind and pleasant. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Eddie, Susie, Derek & Marcus McClure
In our thoughts and prayers,
Phyllis, Alan, Paige, & Andrew Vickery
So sorry for your loss. Prayers
We will miss our Brother in law/ Uncle. He truly was the soft spoken one. I shall alway cherish the time and hours that Pat and I endured listening and looking at tractors with are husbands. Our prayers go out to all of the family. See ya later, Bob. Mellissa, Kenny, Justin, and Kerrie
I hate to hear this. I thought a lot of Bob and the family. I am praying for peace and comfort in the coming days.