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Robert Edwin White Sr.

Robert White Obituary

Robert Edwin White Sr., 68, of Roanoke, and formerly of Bedford, died Sunday, November 2, 2008, in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was a loyal member of the Vinton Moose Lodge #1121. Bob loved fishing and Jan's dog, Kramer. He was also an enthusiastic NASCAR fan. He was preceded in death by a son, Wayne L. White. Bob is survived by one son, Robert E. White Jr. and his girlfriend, Deborah Updike; his sister, Emma Chapman; his grandchildren, Brandon White, Sara White and Wesley White; and his special friend, Jan Hart. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m., Tuesday, November 4, 2008, in Peaks Community Church Cemetery with the Rev. Rick Dellinger officiating. The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to the service at the graveside. Those wishing to make memorials are asked to consider the American Cancer Society, 2840 Electric Road, Suite 106A, Roanoke, Va. 24018. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 586-3443.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Nov. 3 to Nov. 4, 2008.

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BETTY MOSELEY

November 6, 2008

My prays are always with you

Annette Mitchell

November 4, 2008

Bob thank you for always looking out for everyone. You will be missed by many. God bless

GLENNA BOWER

November 3, 2008

TO MY FRIEND BOB , I WILL MISS COMING IN TO WORK EVERY MORNING AND NOT HEARING YOU SAY GOOD MORNING ,HOW ARE YOU TODAY? I ALWAYS LOOKED FORWARD TO OUR LITTLE CHATS EVEN IF THEY WERE BRIEF. YOU ALWAYS KEPT THE BRANCH CLEAN AND NEAT AND WE ALWAYS KNEW WHEN YOU WERE NOT THERE BY THE WAY THINGS LOOKED.WE ALL WILL MISS YOU FOR YOUR SMILE ,YOUR KIND WORDS AND HARD WORK.TO BOB'S FAMILY MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY . HE WAS A SWEET MAN WHO WILL BE MISSED BY MANY.

Kim Wood

November 3, 2008

Bob was such an upbeat person. He really looked after us at Loomis & will be greatly missed. May God be with his family.

Darren Taylor

November 3, 2008

Bob was a wonderful person who always came to work with a smile on his face. He will truly be missed around our facility.
Darren Taylor
Loomis

C W Wickline

November 3, 2008

So sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Bob at Loomis. He was a good friend and he will be greatly missed by all!

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