Memorial services for Robert E. White Sr., 74, Lawrence, will be 1 pm, Saturday, October 22, 2022, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.
Mr. Robert White, Sr died Saturday October 16, 2022, at his home surrounded by family.
He was born August 11, 1948, in Lawrence, Kansas. He was the son of Floyd L. White, Sr. and Estella M. Frazier-White.
He was a lifelong Lawrencian and proud of being a true local. Known to most as Kool Bob or simply Bobby. He was a local legend in life and will likely become bigger than life in death. He graced our world with a voice of angels, a charismatic personality and a larger-than-life presence. His voice was his greatest gift but equally impressive was his immense love for his family and his ability to make EVERYONE feel seen, heard, accepted and loved. We will remember him always for his vocal talents, his love and the way he made us feel.
Former wives include Carolyn Weems-White and Debra Pacheco-White. He married Kathy Lawson-White on October 26, 2004, who survives.
Other survivors include sons: Lonnie L. Johnson, Robert White Jr, David Warner, Robert A.F. White, Demetrius Y. White, Shane White, and Alexander Nunez. Daughters include: Pam Cook, Traci Brown, Gayle Sweets, Kimberly Pacheco-Rahman. Brother, Carl E. White Sr, who survives of the home. 30+ grandchildren and 15+ great grandchildren whom he adored.
Preceded in death by his parents, brother Floyd L White Jr, sister Dollie Faye White, son Willie Dotson III and granddaughter Victoria Nicole White.
Memorials may be made to the Lawrence Humane Society, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1260 Lawrence, Kansas 66044.
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I remember Bobby as a kind person who I met in the late 60s. He was memorable because he was so kind and friendly and we just sat and talked for a while. I have remembered him all these years with fondness. I’m sorry for his family’s loss.
Great memories of Sunday dinners. RIP. Condolences to the family.
I loved making popcorn balls for him every birthday and Christmas. He always looked forward to it. Condolences to the family.
Bobby always had a heart of gold willing to help anyone he never turned a cold shoulder god saw he was tried so god pick a beautiful flower to go home and take his rest I see u in the morning never good bye
May all those blessed by your presence over the years Bobby remember you fondly all the days of their lives and that they continue giving of their own blessings to others.
I only met you a couple of times-in your care-and such a gentle soul and fantastic family! RIP, Bobby.
Kathy we love you! Our hearts go out to you with the loss of Bobby. We rejoice with you that death is simply the doorway to eternal life. We will be checking on you going forward.
I’m so sorry to hear this. My prayers to all of the family.
It was a pleasure to have known you Mr. Bobby.
May you rest in paradise.
You and your voice will be missed always! Sending prayers to the family. Linda and Louis Tolbert
CONDOLENCES, To The White Family. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE, MY FRIEND. FROM THE GARRETT FAMILY
Sending prayers and condolences to the entire family. Uncle Bobby you we’re always so kind to me, your heart was so big and you will be truly missed. May God bless you. ? Mikki
RIH Uncle COOBOB❣️ You were bigger than life to us all who was fortunate to know you. I could listen to you and Gilbert sing all day and night. You are going to be missed so much by so many of us , sing with the Angels till we see you again??❣️❣️
Lots of love from the Spillman family. Great singer and great friend to us.
RIP Bobby
Loved you
Rod and Sharl Spillman
God has called you home. Even though we weren’t ready for you to go. Now you’re journey of life begins. Take your walk on the golden road. We love You Bunches. Sherri and Charlie and family Nunez
The Harvey, Byers, and Green families want to extend our condolences and prayers to your family. He’s singing to the angels now. He had an amazing voice. I’m glad I got to perform with him years back. He will be missed.
You always had a smile for me Bobby. Rest in peace my friend.
To the WHITE family Sending heartfelt PRAYERS ( BOBBY Amazing personality talented voice brother father friend to many god bless you ( REST IN PEACE BRO BOBBY…
Bobby was a constant in my life when I was growing up. He was a great lifelong friend to my mom and I will always have a special place in my heart for him. Heaven just got a little brighter with his arrival.
So sorry about Bobby, went to grade school with him through high school, my cousin Jan was the Drummer in his band. Always friendly and kind, condolences to his family
I can’t remember when I first met Bobby, but it seems like I have known him forever. I remember the 60’s when he used to sing with Gilbert in BG and the Bunch. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Sending my condolences love and prayer to my brother-in-law Lonnie and his family and my sister Lesa Lonnie’s wife may God be with each and every one of y’all through your time of grieving
My condolences ? to the family. My God keeps a strong arm of protection around your family.
Rest on our my Nephew, my Condolences to the family.
To cold shake well.Rest In Peace B White meet you at the crossroads
Your going to be missed by your family and by friends. All the way from New York School till present day. Rest easy old friend and GOD BLESS you and family.
Uncle cool bob may you rest in forever peace and till we meet again fly high up on that mountain love always Jeremy Garcia and family.
Heartbreaking. The best always go too soon.♡
Condolences to the family. May God comfort and keep you.
My condolences to the family. He was always a nice person. May God give you the strength to make it through this time.
Rest well Big Bobby
Sending prayers and love to the entire family! Asking the lord to provide you all with guidance, comfort and healing! I love y’all!! ❤️❤️❤️
Sending prayers and condolences to the White family during this time. I pray God continues to provide comfort and solice during this time.
Condolences to the family may the Lord continue to give you strength.
You will be truly missed cuz and much love and condolences to the fam. What you accomplished, we”LL always carrying on the music tradition.
You will truly be missed Uncle Coo Bob! May God give comfort to the family. My condolences to you all.