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James Robert White

July 1, 1924 ~ February 11, 2013

James Robert “Bob” White died Monday, February 11, 2013 at the age of 88 after a short illness. Born in Hampton VA on July 1, 1924, he was the son of the late James Iry White and Thelma Christina Atkins White. He was a World War II Navy veteran, electrical engineer and space scientist. More importantly, he was a man of God, a faithful husband for 66 years, a father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and foster father. A man of few words, when he did speak he was often known to ask,” Do you know Jesus?” With a deep commitment to God and family and an unshakable faith, he was an inspiration to all who were blessed to know him. He leaves behind his wife, Helen Baggerly White of Rocky Mount; daughter, L. Jean White of Rocky Mount; daughter, Judi Housewright and husband Danny of Plano TX; son, James R. White Jr. and wife Leta of Sandford NC; son, Jerry White and wife Ailsa of Rocky Mount; daughter, Joyce Lloyd and husband Bill of Upper Marlboro MD; daughter, Beth Brummert of Glen Burnie MD; fifteen grandchildren; and nineteen great-grandchildren. A service to remember Bob will be held at 11:00am Thursday, February 14, 2013 at Englewood Baptist Church with Pastor Frank Duncan and son, Chaplain (Colonel) James R. White Jr. officiating. Visitation with the family will be one hour prior to the service. Interment will be 10:00am Friday morning at Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery in Fayetteville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials “In Memory of Bob White” be made to Englewood Baptist Church, 1350 S. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27803. All donations will be given to the Pregnancy Care Center of Rocky Mount. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Englewood Baptist Church 1350 S. Winstead Avenue Rocky Mount , NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-937-8254 --> | Thursday 2/14, 10:00 am - 11:00 am Service Englewood Baptist Church 1350 S. Winstead Avenue Rocky Mount , NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-937-8254 --> | Thursday 2/14, 11:00 am Location Not Available Friday 2/15, 10:00 am Cemetery

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  1. Jim, Leta and your family, Kristi and I send our deepest condolences during this difficult time. Please know that you are all in our prayers. Tom and Kristi Woerner


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