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Bobby K.
White
May 23, 1933 — Oct 12, 2026
Kansas City
Bobby K. White, 93, of Kansas City North, entered into his eternal rest with his Heavenly Father at North Care Hospice House in North Kansas City, Missouri on Monday, October 12, 2026.
He was born to William Perry White and Ola Beatrice Williamson on May 23, 1933 in Johnson County Arkansas. Bob graduated high school in Lamar, Arkansas in 1951. After high school, Bob was drafted into the United States Army and was later stationed in Germany. Before he left for Germany, Bob married the love of his life, Galena. Bob and Galena were married in November of 1953. Bob graduated from Baptist Bible College in Springfield, Missouri with a major in Music and a minor in Theology. Bob and Galena raised their family in the Northland for decades. He retired from Trans World Airlines after 30 years of service. Working at TWA allowed Bob to travel around the world including 3 trips to the Holy Land. Bob served the Lord for many years through music and volunteer activities.
Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Galena: two sons, Phillip and Michael: brothers, Billy Paul White and Ray Hanshew: sisters, Emma Jean Beatty, Coleta Christmas and Virginia Walraven. He is survived by son, Joel (LeRae) White: daughter, Janice (Rodney) Fowler; grandchildren, Sarah Smith, Ryan Fowler, Carrie Christopher, Garrett White, Payton White, Brenda Allen, Amanda Miles, Brian Keen and John White. Bob is survived by 12 great grandkids and 3 great great grandkids. Bob is also survived by siblings Gabe White, Joe Hicks, Jim White, Larry White, Teresa Larrison and Debbie Holt.
Funeral services will be held at Antioch Bible Baptist Church, 800 NE 72nd St., Gladstone, Missouri on Monday, October 19, 2026. Visitation with the family will begin at 9:00am and service will begin at 10:00am. In lieu of flowers, Bob would love if donations were made to City Union Mission.
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