Mr. Bobby “Bob” Gene White, 86, of Hickory, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Amorem Hospice of Valdese, following a period of declining health.
Bob was born on April 11, 1938, in Cleveland County to the late Woodrow Wilson White and Iva Ola Wright White. He was a licensed electrician most of his life, enjoyed old cars and spending time with his friends and family. His garage was his toy shop for many other mechanical hobbies as well.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Jack White.
Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of thirty-five years, Sadie Cline White of the home, two daughters, Beverly Erwin and husband Matthew, and Renae Bunch and husband Jeremiah, and six sons, Brian White and wife Michelle, Brady White and wife Anatasia, Bill White and wife Lisa, Brett White and wife Suzie, Eddie Marlowe and Stephen Marlowe. Also surviving are his grandchildren: Killian, Cody, Annacy, Haley, Caleb, Iva, Preston, Paxton, Damian, Landon, Kyler, Mark and Miroslava.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 20, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Heritage Funeral Service with Rev. David Stikeleather officiating. Interment will follow at Burke Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at Heritage Funeral Service in Valdese.
Memorials may be sent to Amorem Hospice of Burke, 1721 Enon Rd., Valdese, NC 28690.
An online guestbook and obituary is available at www.heritagefuneralservices.com
Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory of Valdese is assisting the White family.