Robert M. White 77, of Brunswick, Georgia passed away peacefully Sunday, the 12th of January 2020 in the comfort of his home and his favorite recliner. He defied all the odds (and all the doctors!) by valiantly battling COPD and numerous terminal cancers for over 20 years.
Robert “Bob” was born in Omaha Nebraska the 6th of August 1942 to the late Robert Matheson White, Sr. and the late Freda Freml White. He served four years in the US Navy, primarily aboard the aircraft carrier, USS Oriskany (The Mighty O!) After being stationed at Glynco Jet Port, he fell in love with Glynn County and decided to make Brunswick his forever home.
Bob was employed by Hercules for over 35 years until his retirement in 1999.
In addition to his parents, Bob is preceded in death by the love of his life, Betty Ann Tyler White. They were married for 44 years, and are now reunited at last after her death in 2008. Also preceded in death by his siblings Judy, Jackie, Janet, and Ted.
Robert is survived by his three daughters, Sarah White Baird (Mike) of St. Mary’s GA, Laura White Chan (Joseph) of Morristown, NJ, and Barbara White Tunnell (Stephen) of Tioga, TX, as well as his beloved four grandchildren, James Tomblin, Elizabeth Harrison-White, Jeffrey Chan, and Eleanor Chan. Also survived by brother Tim White of Ohama, NE, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A visitation is to be held 6 PM – 8 PM Thursday, the 16th of January 2020 at Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home, 3321 Glynn Ave., in Brunswick, Georgia. A graveside service is to be held on 2 PM Friday, the 17th of January 2020 at Brunswick Memorial Park Cemetery. Interment will follow with military honors.
In lieu of customary remembrances, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home in Brunswick, Georgia. www.edomillerandsons.com
