Mr. Robert Sandlin White's Obituary
Robert Sandlin White, aged 87, died at his Alexander City home October 18, 2015. Born March 6, 1928, he was the son of Benjamin Jackson and Rebecca Sandlin White.
He was graduated from Auburn University in 1949. From 1950 to 1953 he served in the US Army Corps of Engineers during the Korean Conflict. His career at Russell Corporation spanned 43 years. At the time of his retirement, he was Operating Vice President Eastern Apparel Manufacturing.
Robert was an active member of First Presbyterian Church. He served as Deacon, Elder, Church Treasurer and Clerk of Session. He was one the founders of the church’s Day School and sang in the choir for many years.
Among his civic and community activities were: the Kiwanis Club; the Beautification Board; Alexander City Arts, board member and co-president; the Chamber of Commerce; Main Street Alexander City; and the Tallpoosee Historical Society.
Robert is survived by his wife, Mary Lloyd; his daughters, Rebecca Bates, Boulder, Colorado; Lee Posey (Kevin), Alexandria, Virginia; Frances Tyler (Hugh) , Chico, California; grandchildren Duncan Bates, Dallas, Texas; Lizzy Bates, San Francisco, California; William Bates, New York, New York; and Sarah Bates, Athens, Georgia; a brother, Benjamin Jackson White, Jr., Middletown, Rhode Island ; sisters-in-law, Margaret Petrey (John), Decatur, Georgia and Sallie Burn (Peter Elkon) Wheat Ridge, Colorado, and five nephews and six nieces.
The Memorial Service for Robert will be Friday, October 23, 2015 at 11:00 AM at First Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Dr. Bruce McClendon will officiate. The family will receive visitors at the church beginning at 10:00.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to First Presbyterian Church, 371 Jefferson Street, Alexander City, AL 35010 or to a charity of one’s choice.
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