220 Viva Drive, Trumann, AR 72472
In Loving Memory

Bobby Gene White

Bobby Gene White

Bobby Gene White

November 12, 1933 - June 30, 2023

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Obituary

Bobby Gene White of Trumann, departed this life on Friday, June 30th at the Flo and Phil Hospice House in Jonesboro at the age of 89 years, 7 months and 18 days.  Mr. White was born Sunday, November 12, 1933 in Louisville, Miss., and had lived in Trumann for the past 60 years.  He was a supervisor for Massy-Fergusonin Payneway for many years; veteran of the United State Army having served during the Korean War and a member of Maple Grove Baptist Church.  He is preceded in death by five sisters, four brothers and was the son of the late Tennie W. “T.W.” and Pearl Bateman White. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Norma Whitlatch White of the home; two sons, Gary Van White and wife Tracy and Gregory Dale White and Laura Cook both of Trumann; four grandchildren, Colby Van White, Morgan Elizabeth White, Cain Whitlatch White and Will Ryan White. The family will receive friends on Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Maple Grove Baptist Church near Trumann. A Celebration of life will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the church with Rev. Jim Duffel and Rev. Kim Bridges officiating and eulogy by Morgan White. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery in Jonesboro under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home. Active Pallbearers will be Kenny White, Doug Trenthem, Ryan Richardson, Nick Richardson, Colby White, Cain White and Will Ryan White. Honorary pallbearers will be the Deacons of Maple Grove Baptist Church and his Sunday School Class. Lasting memorial may be made to Maple Grove Baptist Church, 13509 Maple Grove Lane, Trumann, AR  72472. An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.

Service Details

Public/Visitation

July 7, 2023

Maple Grove Baptist Church
Trumann, AR

Funeral Service

July 7, 2023

Maple Grove Baptist Church
Trumann, AR

Guest Book

"I just found out tonight. I am saddened to here of Bob passing. I remember when I bought our home 28 years ago next to Granny Bessie. All of you were so kind to us and I got to know all of you. I remember Bob liked to cut up. Norma I love you and prayers for understanding and strength to get through the days to come. My prayers for your boys and many other loved ones. God bless, Tammy and Trandon McNatt.

Tammy McNatt, Trumann, Ar

July 9, 2023

"My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. ????????????

Linda McDaniel, Trumann, Arkansas

July 6, 2023

"My thoughts and prayers are with you. ????????????

Linda McDanuel, Trumann

July 6, 2023

"Norma, I'm so sorry to hear about Bob. He was a wonderful kind man and I learned to love him as I do you over my visits. Love and prayers to the entire family.

Debbie Martin,

July 6, 2023

"Norma I am so sorry for this loss! I told someone that I have known the Whites all my life and they were all so special! Norma I pray for peace and understanding for you and the family as you navigate life without this precious man! Much love Bettye

Bettye Thompson Larner, Titusville

July 4, 2023

"May your memories of this good man comfort you as you celebrate his life. I keep you all in my prayers.

Jeff Jones, Savannah, GA, USA

July 4, 2023

"So sry for the lost Bob was a good man

Richard Armstrong , Marktree

July 4, 2023

"Bob has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember — such an extraordinary husband, father, son, brother, and friend. He will live in my heart forever as family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all!

Terrie Ponder (& John), Carrollton

July 4, 2023

"My thoughts and prayers are with Bob’s family.

Lynn Osment, Trumann,Ar

July 3, 2023

"Prayers for comfort -cause i know he is already missed, but we will all meet again,and where he is, there is no suffering or pain.love yall.

Rhonda miles , Jonesboro

July 3, 2023

"Sorry for y’all’s loss. He was a wonderful man. I thought the world of him.

Nathan mcmasters, Bay

July 3, 2023

"One of the nicest people you will ever meet

Tip Shipp, Trumann,Ar.

July 3, 2023

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