Robert Floyd White, II

Robert Floyd White, II of Van Buren, Arkansas, passed away from this life on March 1, 2026, at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born on November 26, 1963, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to the late Floyd Lester "Bob" White and Jewel Faye "Sammi" (Smith) White. He was 62 years old.

Robert was known for his exceptional gift in music. He was an extraordinary playing guitar. At a very young age Robert picked up the guitar and almost immediately became a natural. He began playing at the family business, the Crossroads in Fort Smith, Arkansas, at the age of 10 years old. He remained lead guitar player for the next 30 years as a part of the family band while also playing with his mother Sammi Smith. He became a fantastic musician and was well loved throughout the Fort Smith Music Community. He was a passionate carpenter who loved to create beautiful art with his hands, including being a part of multiple projects around the Fort Smith and Van Buren area. He was an animal lover, particularly wolves, but all animals loved him. He enjoyed horseback riding and worked the rodeo circuit posting flags with his mom and sister for many years. Those who knew Robert knew his clownish ways; he was well known for making people laugh. He was a free spirit who would jump at the chance to travel to a new place and experience something new. He lived life without limits.

A celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m., on April 11th, at Midland Heights Church, 3500 N 6th St., Fort Smith, Arkansas

He was proceded in death by his father, Floyd Lester "Bob" White; his mother, Jewel Faye "Sammi" Smith; paternal grandparents, Robert Floyd White l and Zella White; his maternal grandparents, Knox Smith and Jewel Lathrop; his Uncle CB White and Aunt Sherry Braden; a cousin, Jack White; and a brother, Richard White.

He is survived by his children, Robert Floyd White III (Wife Jami White), Amanda Gail Cagle (Husband Carl Cagle), Katrina Jewel Moore, and John Daniel McBride; seven grandchildren, Zachary, Allison, Claxton, Emily, Landon, Noah, and Aspen. He is also survived by two brothers, Zenith Star and David Showalter; three sisters, Laura Bills, Kathy Cloud, and Snow Jewel White; five nephews, Sean Showalter (wife Rebecca), Jamie, Dustin, Oliver, and Christian; four nieces, Christy, Lauren, Kristen, and Jessica; five great nephews, Parker, Phoenixx, Noble, Radley, and Henry; and a great-nieces, Baylor and one great-niece on the way baby Jewel due in October.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Cremation Services in Fort Smith, 914 N. 32nd St. Fort Smith, AR 72903. 479.434.3901 or 479.965.8202

To place an online tribute, please visit www.brothertonbrothersfuneralhomes.com.