Bob L. White

Robert L. White, 86, of Independence, Missouri passed away on June 16, 2021 at home after his battle with cancer. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, Missouri 64133. Visitation will precede the service at 10:00 A.M.

Mr. White was born on June 19, 1934 in Green Ridge, Missouri to Clarence and Iba Mary White. Bob served in the United States Army from January of 1957 to December 1958. During a  portion of his service he was stationed in Germany. Bob was a wonderful husband and father who loved to go camping, fishing and loved to ride his bike (scooter).

Bob was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Betty L. White; father, Clarence E. White; mother, Iba Mary Foy; brother, Hubert White; sister, Helen Bell; son-in-laws Calvin Downs and Scott Summers.

Survivors include his children, John (Janice) Brimer of Liberty, Missouri, Cheryl Summers of Independence, Missouri, Rob (Tina) White of Belton, Missouri, Greg (Francy) White of Eldorado Springs, Missouri, and Lori Downs of Holden, Missouri; brother, Clarence Windel White of Las Vegas, Nevada; 13 grandchildren and many great grandchildren.

The family asks that memorial donations be made in Bob’s name to the American Cancer Society.

Bob was loved by many and will be greatly missed.