Dr. Robert L. White Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

White, Dr. Robert L., age 84, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 8th in Birmingham, AL, surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 27, 1934, in Galveston, Texas. After graduating from the University of Texas medical school in 1972, he was awarded the Galbraith fellowship, as a clinical research scholar, under UAB’s neurosurgery residency program. Dr. White had a distinguished career as a respected neurosurgeon for more than 40 years. He had his own medical practice in Mobile, AL, where he compassionately cared for patients through-out the community. He loved being a doctor and his patients loved him, often describing Bob as a sincere, kind and compassionate man. He impacted so many lives and was respected by all that knew him. Bob was a devoted doctor, husband, father, brother, and friend. He was a proud Texan and Willie Nelson fan, so to quote Willie: “I knew someday you’d fly away, for love’s the greatest healer to be found, So leave me if you need to, I will still remember, Angel flying to close to the ground.” Dr. White is survived by his wife: Dodie; his children: Susie, Cheryl, Kathy, Heather, Megan, Robin, Bobby and Susan; 8 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; and his 3 sisters in Texas. In honor of Dr. White, donations can be made to Walk to End Alzheimer’s, at their website: act.alz.org. Please sign online condolences at www.boltonfuneralhome.com.

Dr. Robert L. White

November 27, 1934 - August 8, 2019