Robert (Bob) Leon White's Obituary
For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
Philippians 1:21 (ESV)
Robert Leon White went home to be with Jesus on July 12, 2021 at the age of 66.
Bob was born to Tom and Coral Dean White on December 24, 1954 in Lynwood, California. As a child, Bob enjoyed baseball, football, fishing, and other outdoor activities. He graduated from Fullerton High School; Cal State University, Fullerton; and University of Southern California.
Bob met his wife Cheryl in 1981 at First General Baptist Church in Santa Ana, California. They married July 9, 1983 and had two children, Kyle and Kimberly. He was part owner and manager of Joy Bells Bible Bookstore, which was the family business. In 1991 they moved to Olney, Illinois. Bob worked many years as a school social worker for Jasper County Community School District. He was a coach for various sports teams, including girls' basketball, track and field, and baseball. He was also a scout leader both in California and Illinois. After retiring from the school district, Bob and Cheryl moved to Boonville, Indiana.
In addition to being a dedicated and loving father, Bob also loved photography, camping, hiking, and music. He enjoyed spending time with his extended family and traveling many miles to be a part of special events. In his retirement, Bob enjoyed spending time volunteering, camping and fishing, and took up the sports of golf and pickle ball. Throughout his entire life, he held an unwavering faith in God, which he shared with those who surrounded him through serving others and loving his neighbor as himself. He served in various capacities at the churches he was involved in. This included youth ministry, leading worship, teaching Sunday School, serving as a deacon and elder, being an official VBS photographer, and various other ministries.
Bob joins his dad, grandparents, and nephew in Heaven. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl; his children, Kyle and Kimmy; his mother, Coral Dean; his brother, Tom; his sister, Janice; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.
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