Bobby Moore White, age 95, of Shelby passed away peacefully on Thursday August 24, 2023. Bob was born in Shelby to the late C.C. and Daisy K. White in 1928. He was a graduate of Shelby High School and a veteran of the United States Navy. During and after attending Business School, Bob worked for Dover Textiles as an accountant for nearly 40 years. Bob played basketball and football at SHS and later became an avid golfer. After his retirement, he especially enjoyed his weekly golf game with his friends in the Cleveland County Seniors Golf Club. He also volunteered for many years at Cleveland Memorial Hospital. He was a devoted member of Dover Baptist Church for over 70 years where he served as Deacon, Sunday School Director and Teacher, Church Treasurer, and sang tenor in the church choir. Bob was known as a kind and gentle man and was loved by all who had the good fortune to know him.

Bob is survived by his wife, Joyce Nanney White, of 74 years and three sons: Scott White (Terry) of Shelby NC, Gary White (Kathy) of Simpsonville SC, and David White (Connie) of Atlanta GA. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

A memorial service celebrating the life of Bob White will be held at Dover Baptist Church on Saturday, September 9th at 1:30 pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Dover Baptist Church.

Online condolences may be offered at cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com

Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the White family.