Bob White, 89, of Coatesville, died Thursday, Dec.7 at Freedom Village in Coatesville. Bob was predeceased by his wife, Patricia Moore White, with whom he shared 62 years of marriage. Born in Gallipolis, Ohio, he was the son of the late William Roscoe White and the late Nellie Woodward White.
Bob served in the United States Navy as a fire controlman from 1948 to 1952. He attended Ohio State University and was a dedicated Buckeye fan. He later received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Northern Colorado and went on to become a vice president of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. Bill was an avid sports fan, enjoyed reading, and loved to play both golf and bridge. He was a former member of the Kennett Square Country Club and also took part in the Kennett Koffee Klatch – a group made up of all ages dedicated to connecting with one another over a cup of coffee.
Bill is survived by two sons, William R. White of Exton, and David White (Suzanne) of Reston, Va.; one daughter, Stephanie W. Hoffman (Rene) of Downingtown, and four grandchildren, Kelly, Shannon, Maddy and Emma.
Services will be held privately. Memorial Contributions in Bill’s memory may be made to Kennett Area Community Services “KACS” PO Box 1025, Kennett Square PA 19348. Arrangements are by Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home of Kennett Square. To view Bill’s online tribute, please visit www.griecocares.com.
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