He is preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife of 60 years, Betty Thornton White; three brothers, Roger White, Larry White and Ted White. Survivors include two sons, Robert J. White, Jr. (Phyllis) of Sun City West, AZ and Ron White (Glenda) of Hot Springs; two daughters, Regina Anderson of Colorado Springs, CO and Bettina Crumpton (David) of Mt. Pine, AR; six grandchildren, Brandon White and Megan Kuhn (David) of Leesville, LA, Josh Anderson (Megan) of Gressier, Haiti, James White (Victoria), Chris Reddin (Desha) and Mychal Crumpton (Kim) of Hot Springs, AR; fifteen great-grandchildren; along with two brothers and two sisters.
Bob was an active member and deacon of Hot Springs Baptist Church. His service to the Lord included "Nailbenders for Jesus" and "All Because of Christ Ministries," distributing tracts into Mexico. He was a retired business owner and founder of White's Heat & Air and White's Mobile Home Supply in 1970. He was a past Chairman and Hall of Fame member of the Arkansas Manufactured Housing Association. Bob proudly served his country during the Korean War and was a retired Air Force Master Sergeant.
Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 1, 2019 at Hot Springs Baptist Church with burial to follow in Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Hot Springs. Visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 p.m. preceding the funeral service at the church. Memorials may be made to: Recovery Point Ministries, Hot Springs Baptist Church, 144 Weston Rd., Hot Springs, AR 71913 or Bradley County Veterans Museum, 210 N. Main St., Warren, AR 71671. Arrangements by Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home of Monticello. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
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Sherry Ellis O'Neill
Monticello, AR Thursday, October 31, 2019 I am so sorry for your loss. I am approximately the same age as Ted & we are cousins, so maybe you remember me. May God bless & comfort you during this sad time.Carolyn Byrd
Warren, AR Thursday, October 31, 2019 Tina, Regina, Ronnie, Robert & Family: So sorry to hear about your daddy. Oh I have so many memories at your house in Warren growing up. He was a great person to be around. Miss seeing all of you and think of you often. Will keep each one of you in my thoughts and prayers. Love you all.jon jett
cherokee village ar., AR Thursday, October 31, 2019 I thank God for the time We worked with the Nail benders. RIP Bob.Sarah White
LEESVILLE, LA Thursday, October 31, 2019 Family, so dreadfully sorry for your loss.Sarah