Robert White Jr., son of the late Dr. Robert A. White Sr. and Cathy Cale, was born July 2, 1957, in Kansas City, Mo., and passed away July 20, 2021, in Springfield at 64 years of age. Robert grew up in Mountain Grove and graduated from Mountain Grove High School. He joined the United States Air Force in 1979. He served a 20 year career and retired as Master Sergeant. His deployments included England, the Middle East, Wyoming, Alaska and Panama. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, camping, collecting guns, “Facebook Jail” and spending his family time with “Dink” and his dogs. He genuinely enjoyed making other people laugh. Robert was preceded in death by his daughter, Sandy Christine White; his father, Dr. Robert White; two brothers, Tom White and Larry White; and two sisters, Jeanne Kennedy and Kathy Sechter.
He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Kim “Dink” White; his mother, Cathy Cale; three sons, Chris, Bobby and Ryan White; five grandchildren, Courtney, Jasmine, Dylan, Jacob and Aspen White; one great-granddaughter, Chaetyn White; two sisters, Becky Cardwell and Beth Paull; and other extended family and friends who will miss him. Visitation for Robert White, Jr. was held Friday, July 23, 2021, from 12:30-2 p.m. at Craig-Hurtt Funeral Home, Mountain Grove. Funeral services followed the visitation at 2 p.m., also at the funeral home, with Chief Master Sergeant Retired John Hampton officiating. Song selections were “Spirit In The Sky” and “Almost Home.” Full military honors were by the United States Air Force.
The Patriot Guard Riders will honor Robert with a flag line of American Flags at the service. Burial will be in Lone Star Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research or Oklahoma Alliance for Animals. Online condolences: www.craighurttfuneralhome.com.
