Celebrating the life of
Robert Joseph White, Sr.
October 28, 1914 - January 13, 2010
Bob J. White, Sr. Boo
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.
Our prayers are with Boo's family, Boo was a dear friend of my parents,Howell and Harriet Tilton. Dad talked often of the times when they were in High School, Army, Golfing, Chatham Artillery and Sav Volunteer Guards. Mom would talk of the dances and other good times. Our family will miss him dearly. God Bless, John and Gwen Tilton
- John and Gwen Tilton, Ridgeland, SC
Boo, we will always miss you and your signature golf swing. May God be with you and your family always.
- Robert and Susan Oetgen, Guyton, GA
Barbara and family: I am so sorry for your loss. I feel I have known Bob all my life.. I will miss all the sweet hugs. You and your family are in my prayers.
- Ruth Fincher, SAVANNAH, GA
Larry and I are so sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. White. We pray that God will wrap His arms around you and hold you tight during these days ahead.Trust in God and He will direct your paths. God gives and He takes away when the time comes. Bless your family and know that we are praying for you. In His Love, Larry & Jean Sapp
- Larry & Jean Sapp, Savannah, GA
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
- Doug and Mary Hall, Tybee Island, GA
We were so sorry to hear about your loss and also regret we could not attend the funeral. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Marcus and Olivia Gann, Savannah, GA
Bob was a true hero of 'The Finest Generation' and he was in fact a true gentleman. I never saw him that he didn't have a kind word and a handshake.
- James L. McLaughlin, Sr., Savannah, GA
I will always remember Uncle Bob and our times at the beach.Our sympathy and love ,Perry&Midge Riley
- Perry Riley, Little Mtn., SC
boo was a friend, a teacher,and a nice human being,he was always a dear friend of my older brother EDDIE, my thoughts are with the family. tom walton
- tom walton, statesboro, GA
Dear Bob,Carolyn and the entire family.We have lost a good friend and a true gentleman.We know you have wonderful memories and you will be in our prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
We are so sorry for your loss and we are praying for you.
- Melanie Walsh, Rincon, GA
Please accept my condolences; Bob was a close friend of my mom and dad. May he rest in everlasting peace.
- Paul A. Winters Jr., Tampa, FL
Bob,Joey,Mary,& Barry I'm so sorry that Mr. Boo could not make it to 100. Ilove you guy's . I have known all of you since I was little. Call me if you need anything. By the way thanks Ronnie.
- Skeeter Cribbs, Savannah, GA
Mr. White was someone special to me, I will miss him greatly. I will miss seeing his sweet smile and hearing all his golf stories. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
- Pamela Griffin, Ellabell, GA
Very sorry to hear of your loss. Bob was a good friend, and will be missed. My prayers are with your family.
- Doc Swinford, Savnnah, GA
I am so very sorry for the loss of this dear man. Your family is deep in my prayers and I know that, during this difficult time, your family will come together with the strength and love that I know ya'll share. With my deepest sympathy, Heather
- Heather, Bloomingdale, GA
Our prayers are with Boo's family, Boo was a dear friend of my parents,Howell and Harriet Tilton. Dad talked often of the times when they were in High School, Army, Golfing, Chatham Artillery and Sav Volunteer Guards. Mom would talk of the dances and other good times. Our family will miss him dearly. God Bless, John and Gwen Tilton
- John and Gwen Tilton, Ridgeland, SC
Boo, we will always miss you and your signature golf swing. May God be with you and your family always.
- Robert and Susan Oetgen, Guyton, GA
Barbara and family: I am so sorry for your loss. I feel I have known Bob all my life.. I will miss all the sweet hugs. You and your family are in my prayers.
- Ruth Fincher, SAVANNAH, GA
Larry and I are so sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. White. We pray that God will wrap His arms around you and hold you tight during these days ahead.Trust in God and He will direct your paths. God gives and He takes away when the time comes. Bless your family and know that we are praying for you. In His Love, Larry & Jean Sapp
- Larry & Jean Sapp, Savannah, GA
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
- Doug and Mary Hall, Tybee Island, GA
We were so sorry to hear about your loss and also regret we could not attend the funeral. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Marcus and Olivia Gann, Savannah, GA
Bob was a true hero of 'The Finest Generation' and he was in fact a true gentleman. I never saw him that he didn't have a kind word and a handshake.
- James L. McLaughlin, Sr., Savannah, GA
I will always remember Uncle Bob and our times at the beach.Our sympathy and love ,Perry&Midge Riley
- Perry Riley, Little Mtn., SC
boo was a friend, a teacher,and a nice human being,he was always a dear friend of my older brother EDDIE, my thoughts are with the family. tom walton
- tom walton, statesboro, GA
Dear Bob,Carolyn and the entire family.We have lost a good friend and a true gentleman.We know you have wonderful memories and you will be in our prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
We are so sorry for your loss and we are praying for you.
- Melanie Walsh, Rincon, GA
Please accept my condolences; Bob was a close friend of my mom and dad. May he rest in everlasting peace.
- Paul A. Winters Jr., Tampa, FL
Bob,Joey,Mary,& Barry I'm so sorry that Mr. Boo could not make it to 100. Ilove you guy's . I have known all of you since I was little. Call me if you need anything. By the way thanks Ronnie.
- Skeeter Cribbs, Savannah, GA
Mr. White was someone special to me, I will miss him greatly. I will miss seeing his sweet smile and hearing all his golf stories. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
- Pamela Griffin, Ellabell, GA
Very sorry to hear of your loss. Bob was a good friend, and will be missed. My prayers are with your family.
- Doc Swinford, Savnnah, GA
I am so very sorry for the loss of this dear man. Your family is deep in my prayers and I know that, during this difficult time, your family will come together with the strength and love that I know ya'll share. With my deepest sympathy, Heather
- Heather, Bloomingdale, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
