Robert James White, age 79, passed away on Sunday February 6, 2022, at Heartland Living and Rehabilitation Center in Greensboro,, North Carolina. He was born on July 21, 1942, in Eutaw, Alabama to the late John White and Lucille Pickens White.
Robert was educated in the public schools of Greene County, Eutaw, Alabama. Robert affectionately known to close friends as "Strawberry" and "Bob to co-workers, began work in the tobacco fields of North Carolina. He started his career at Cone Mills and later became a valued employee of Greensboro Water and Sewer where he worked as a field operator. He was united in holy matrimony to Nora White of Greensboro, North Carolina.
Robert lived a full and warm life. His kindness, his love of gardening, his amazing green thumb, and cooking skills will be remembered by everyone who knew him. He will be missed beyond measure.
Robert leaves to cherish his memories, daughters Patricia Wright and Robin (Perry) Howard of Greensboro, North Carolina; grandchildren, Shaquera Gregory, Kyin Howard, Logan Howard, Trinity Howard; and a host of cousins and friends.
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