Robert James White passed to Glory early Sunday morning. He is survived by his wife Peggy, his sons Bill, and his wife Jennifer, and Mathew and his wife Tracey and their children, Canon, Kirsten, Max, Miles, and Mikaela. Robs' surviving sister, Cheryl Raborn lives in Junction City, KS, and Sister-in-law, Linda White lives in Hesston, KS. In addition, Rob and Peg fostered and mentored dozens of young men and women who consider them as parents or siblings.

Rob is preceded in death by his parents, Frank E., Sr. and Treva M. White and his older brother, Frank E., Jr.

Rob's life was one dedicated to service, to family, community, and country. He made a surprise appearance on June 2, 1944, in Corpus Christi, TX while Treva visited Frank on leave from the Navy during WWII, two months earlier than expected.

Rob married Peg on 27 January 1967 in the face of the largest blizzard to hit the Southwest in one hundred years. Fifty-six of the two hundred invitees were able to attend.

Retirement was short lived, or at least tempered. ATF and the Treasury Department wanted to continue to benefit from his service and experience. He would travel to Georgia to teach classes at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center teaching marksmanship and arson investigation. Hed also teach marksmanship to pilots for Homeland Security after September 11, 2001. The Hunt County Sheriff soon became aware of the new arrival in his county and approached Rob with an offer. Rob accepted the position as Chief Deputy and held that position for 12 years, teaching, training, and mentoring more young law officers, running for Sheriff himself. Although he did not win, he stayed on with the County as a deputy Constable, and later as a part-time bailiff at the courthouse.

Pancreatic cancer ended this life of continuous service to others in the early hours of April 28th.

Son, brother, cousin, uncle, husband, deputy, Marine, Father, Trooper, Special Agent, Cub Master, Scout Master, Grandfather, Instructor, Chief, Constable, bailiff, and always friend and mentor.

The complete obituary is available at: https://owensfuneral.com/robert-james-white/