Rube hired me to work in activity therapy at SCSH in 1975. I had just graduated college and  Rube took a chance on hiring me as he did many of the activity therapists throughout the years. It was a wonderful place to work and within a year Rube took the job of Director of Activity Therapy, a job that he held for many years. Two years later I left to return home to Connecticut. Over the years  I would call  Rube to catch up and we stayed in touch for the past 40 years.  Rube was always a fierce supporter of  SCSU sports so, when the Women’s basketball team had the UCONN women in their cross hairs, the joking and rivalry began!!!  I learned of Rube’s passing two years ago when he didn’t write to me about the games. Rube, I do think of you often. You made an impact on so many lives in so many ways. Condolences to your family. 

can't believe u have been gone for 2 years. Never to be forgotten. Love u sweetheart.
Miss u terribly. I see u on that fairway to heaven swinging that club. Lol

Always in my thoughts,
Your loving wife, jan

Like Rube and Chuck, both whom I  knew, I played baseball at the North Sharon LL Field, where across from left field fence and the street was their house.    Rube was a year or two younger than I was, but we also played against each other in basketball, he at Sharon and I at Hickory (he was good, not me).

Rube was not only an exceptional athlete, but a special person.   Athletics not only builds character, but more so it "reveals" character, and that which Rube always displayed in athletic competition was indicative of the quality character that was his hallmark in this life.   He made a truly positive difference, and while I was only around him on occasion, it was special.

Dick Bestwick, whom I knew as a very good friend here in Athens, Georgia, often spoke about Rube.  Both Dick and Rube will always be missed.

- Dr. Richard (Dick) Hudson (SRU and Mercer County Halls of Fame Member)

I just learned today May 17, 2019, of Rube's passing.  I was totally floored . I called several people at the Ft jackson Golf course to find out if this was true. i will really miss this guy, Always had a smile for everyone, It was like you met your best friend when he said the first hello. I played Golf with Rube for many years, at times we played everyday, He always out walked me, we would sometimes play 72 holes of Golf in weather that was 100 degrees, at the end of the 72, Rube would always say " hey lets do an emergency 9, meaning we would walk another 9 holes in a rush. Sometimes I would say go ahead Rube I gonna do my emergency 9 in the club house. He always walked at a fast pace, I nicknamed him the energizer bunny. Someone would ask who you playing golf with today, I would say the energizer bunny, they would said "Rube" To the family I would like to say that I am so sorry that I was not at the funeral, Rube was a great friend, I will miss him greatly. I remember the day the picture was taken of the four golfers in the obit. I was the guy with the white beard. Rube was a great golfer. I learned a lot from him. However he had a real problem with sand traps when we first meet, I taught him how to get out of the traps, He always reminded me of that. always told me if I had not showed him how to get out of the sand he would not be able to beat me on the course. I am pleased and fortunate that I had the chance to meet Robert Gene White. Rube to most of us golfers, I thank him and the family for his service to this country, American has lost a great patriot. rest in peace my friend.. 

I am so sorry to learn this. Rube and I lockered together at Carolina back in the good ole days. What a very special person he was. I know you will miss him.

Fletcher Spigner III
Columbia/Lexington

Dear Charlie, Rich, Stephanie and Marybeth,
I am saddened to hear of Rube's passing. As you may remember Rube, Rich and I were great friends growing up. Last week I happened to be passing the old homestead (422 Thornton, Phone # 66988) and I thought of Rube shoveling snow from the playground basketball court so he could shoot some hoops. Funny the things you remember 50+ years later like how the back porch of the White house had more playground equipment than the playground or how Rube tore out Rich's first and last 10 pages of the Tarzan book he was reading so he would give Rube the softball he had been hiding. I'm sure Rube has found a playground or golf course in Heaven.
My Best,
Dick     dickturner563@yahoo.com

To Rube's family.  We grew up together in Sharon, Pa.  Adios Amigo.  Jim Lynch.

Rube hired me in 1979 to work at SCSH, as an activity therapist. I retired in 2017 activity therapist from DMH, he took a chance on a bunch of us right out of college.  Rube with others in leadership did so much to positively promote mental health awareness. Community events such as Mayfest, carnivals at Woidhill Mall, floats in parades, Walks for the MI at the State House to SCSH campus, all this was positive awareness of the population we served. He will be missed.

Great memories of Rube as my condo neighbor in the 70's when we both worked at the State Hospital.  Tried several times to reconnect over the years but we were never able to play that last round of golf so Julian and I will plan to attend the service on Wednesday then play that last round in your honor and great memory my friend.  

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Robert Gene White

26 août 1946 – 11 avril 2019

Dunbar Funeral Home (Devine)

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