Robert White

Robert “Bob” White age 85 of Maryville passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2016 at Blount Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force. Bob was a loving husband and dedicated father, grandfather, great-grandfather and a strong believer in the Lord Jesus Christ. Bob faithfully served his church, First Baptist Church Alcoa, for over 60 years as a deacon, Sunday School Director, Sunday School Teacher, Youth Leader, softball coach and bus driver for the Bus Ministry. Bob loved kids and enjoyed his grandchildren and great-grandchildren every day. Bob was in the United States Air Force from 1950 to 1954. Bob managed White Star Lines Bus Company until it closed, and he then went to work for Maryville Wholesale Supply where he was co-owner, as well as co-owner of Maryville Top Shop. Bob loved his church and his family, always anticipating their needs and providing them with everything they needed without ever wanting recognition. He also enjoyed coaching Little League Baseball at Eagleton for many years. His everyday life showed everyone how a Christian should live. He will be sadly missed, but we know he is in heaven with our Heavenly Father waiting on us to join him in Heaven once again to be the father of our large loving family. Preceded in death by: Parents, Floyd & Sue White; Son-in-law, Mark R. Wilson; Parents-in-law, Garfield & Eunice Williams. Survivors include: Wife of almost 64 years, Kate L. White; Sons, Robert “Mike” White & wife Melanie White and William “Steve” White & wife Courtney; Daughter, Judy Wilson Coppenger & husband Dwain; Grandchildren, Michelle Wilson Bailey & husband Kevin, Robert M. White II & wife Lauren, Stephanie Wilson, Stephen White, Chris & Ashley Coppenger, Chris & Amy Whaley; Great-Grandchildren, Alexander James White, Ryan Mark Bailey, Wendy Beth Whaley, Eli Whaley, Barrett Coppenger, and Braden Coppenger. Family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 PM, Friday, March 25, 2016 at First Baptist Church Alcoa. Memorial service will follow at 7:00 PM with Rev. Doug Sager and Rev. John Lowe officiating. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: First Baptist Church Alcoa, 819 Gilbert Street, Alcoa, TN 37701. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Robert White please visit our Sympathy Store.