Robert Edward White

Robert Edward White passed away on February 10, 2022, in Hastings, Michigan. He was born in Ionia, Michigan on November 24, 1942, the son of Lesley Edward and Thelma (Oglesbee) White. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1961. He served in the United States Army from 1968 – 1970 in Vietnam. In 1996 he retired from General Motors after 30 years. For 45 years Bob would take trips to Canada with his friends where they would hunt, fish, and camp. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and close uncle and aunt, David and Judi Oglesbee.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. He is survived by his wife Avalee (Walker) White, son Chad White of Hastings, Michigan, stepchildren Keith (Sharon) Briggs of Lansing, Michigan, Kerry Briggs of Hopkins, Michigan, grandchildren Drew White of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Brianna White of Hastings, Michigan, Amanda (Matt) Rodriguez of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Nick (Patti) Briggs of Allegan, Michigan, Jenny Briggs of Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Anthony Briggs of Lansing, Michigan.

Bob was a loving man with a very loving heart. He was helpful to anyone who needed help.

He didn't want a funeral and wished to be cremated. There will be a Celebration of Life Service at a later date. Services provided by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave online condolences visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net .