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Robert Joseph White Sr. obituary, Savannah, GA

Robert White Obituary

Robert (Bob) Joseph White, Sr. (Boo) - SAVANNAH - Robert (Bob) Joseph White, Sr. (Boo), passed away on January 13, 2010 at home. Born in Savannah, GA on October 28, 1914 he was the son of the late Joseph M. White and Harriet Meitzler White. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Riley White in 1997. He graduated from Benedictine Military School in 1935. While attending BC, he was a five star letter man in football, swimming, basketball, cross country, and golf. He also coached basketball at BC. He was a member of the 118th Field Artillery of the National Guard and the Medical Detachment Medicos. He served in the United States Merchant Marines during WWII. He was a member of the Chatham Artillery and Savannah Volunteer Guards. He was a former member of the Savannah Golf Club, Savannah Quarterback Club and the Ga. State Golf Association, and also a member of the Lavida Golf Club. He retired from Joseph E. Seagrams Company. During his golf career he won over thirty golf tournaments in Savannah and the surrounding area. In 1978, he was inducted into the Greater Savannah Athletic Hall of Fame for golf, and was honored in 2001 by Lavida Golf Club with their annual golf tournament being named Boo White Invitational. He was a member of White Bluff United Methodist Church. Survivors: Bob White, Jr. and wife Carolyn, Barbara W. Floyd and husband Ronnie, Joey White, Sr. and wife Patsy, Mary W. Miller, and Barry White. Grandchildren: Daphne Smith and husband Billy Ray, Ron Floyd, Jr., and wife Karen, Joey White, Jr. and wife Jan, Marcy Todd and husband Randy, Tran McKay and husband Colin, Bob White, III and wife Molly, Ashley Lowry and husband Kent, and Barry White. Eight great-grandchildren: Corey and Breann Smith, Riley, Chandler and Grayson White, Garrett Floyd, Isabel McKay and Tyson Todd, and one great-great-granddaughter, Mackenzie Harnage. Also his special friend, Alice Bank and several nieces and nephews. Visitation: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, January 14, 2010 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 15, 2010 at White Bluff United Methodist Church. Burial: Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park. A special thanks to Hospice of Savannah for all their loving care and concern. Remembrances may be made to White Bluff United Methodist Church or Hospice Savannah, P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31406. Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com . Savannah Morning News January 14, 2010 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannahnow.com/obituaries .

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Published by Savannah Morning News on Jan. 14, 2010.

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Linda Talcott

January 18, 2010

We were so very sorry to learn of Bob's passing. Although we had not seen Bob in several years he was often in our thoughts. We always enjoyed seeing him and your families at our Meitzler reunions. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.

Mazie Sandison, Linda & Tom Talcott, Kathy & Neil Iverson, Don & Carol Sandison

Mary Redding

January 18, 2010

Joey, Patsy and family:
We were so sorry to hear about the loss of Mr. White. Please know that you have been in our thoughts and prayers these past few days. We lost my Mom on Wednesday and her funeral was the same day as Mr. White so we were not able to be in touch. Always cherish your precious memories of him.
Mary Lane & Steve Redding

Ray & Mickey Riley

January 17, 2010

Barbara,Bob, Barry,Joey and Mary, we were so sorry to here your Dad had passed away. He was a wonderful and happy person. We loved seeing him every year at the Riley reunions.Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless.

Don and Marilyn Lopez

January 16, 2010

Ronnie, Barbara and Family,

We were both saddened to hear of Boo's passing. Know that he is in God's arms. (Or maybe he is beating him on the golf course!!!)

We will always remember his love for his family.

January 16, 2010

Bobby,Carol& Family
So sorry to hear about the lost of your dad.Our prayers are with you at this time.

George Leon.

Elizabeth Allen (Tillman)

January 15, 2010

Mary and family, I am sorry to hear about the lost of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Elizabeth White

January 15, 2010

So very sorry to learn of Bob's passing. These two White families have been friends and shared memories for many years. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Elizabeth White (Mrs.Buster White) Savannah,GA.

LAURIS JEFFCOAT

January 15, 2010

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME OF THE DEATH OF YOUR DAD. WE LOVE YOU ALL.. THE T,S. RILEY FAMILY

Marcus & Olivia Gann

January 15, 2010

We were so sorry to hear about your loss and regret not being able to attend the funeral. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

January 15, 2010

Our thoughs and prayers are with the family of Boo White Sr. He will always be remembered.
Friends, La Vida Country Club

tom & Marjorie Coffey

January 15, 2010

Awfuly sorry about Bob. He was a great guy and he was always entertaining.

Shirley Creel

January 15, 2010

Barbara, Ronnie, Joey, Patsy, Mary and Families
I was so sorry to read about you Dad. Please know he is in a far better place now and my prayers are with ya'll at this time. Know you will remember the Great times you had and My God hold you in the palm of His Hand.
Love ya
Shirley F. Creel Savannah

KIMBERLY CAMP

January 14, 2010

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL DURING THIS TIME. STEVE AND KIM CAMP AND FAMILY

jimmy gunby

January 14, 2010

joey i was sad to hear about the loss of your dad our prayers are with your family . bubba glenda taylor and garrison gunby

Pat & Patricia Hansen

January 14, 2010

Bob & Carolyn:
Please know that you and your family will be in our thoughts and our prayers during this difficult time.

January 14, 2010

Mary and Family I am sorry for the lost of your dad,my prayers are with you all. Rose Barrs

Valerie Johnson

January 14, 2010

Mary and family, I pray God would give you comfort and peace at this time. May you find the strength you need to keep the love and memories of your father always in your heart. You are in my prayers.

DAVID PAPPAS

January 14, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Linda Sweat

January 14, 2010

Joey, Patsy and Family,
We are sorry to hear about your dad. Please let us know if there is anything we can do. We'll keep you in our prayers.
Always,
Linda & Eddie Sweat

bill perry

January 14, 2010

Bob,Barbara and Ronnie,

I was very sad to hear about your fathers' passing. I will always remember playing with him at LaVida. He was a gentleman and will be sorely missed.

Bill Perry, Jacksonville, Fl

JOE MAHANY

January 14, 2010

BOB,CAROLYN,AND FAMILY
VERY SORRY TO READ ABOUT YOUR DAD IN
TODAYS PAPER.AS YOU WELL KNOW HE WAS A
LEGEND IN THE SAVANNAH AREA.JOAN AND I
WILL REMEMBER HIM,AS WELL AS YOUR FAMILY,IN OUR PRAYERS

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