Robert Carter White - 93, of New London second son of Daniel Ford and Florence Carter White was born May 31, 1914 in Akron, Ohio. The early part of his life was spent in Akron, Atlanta, Jacksonville and Mansfield. During World War II he volunteered for Officer Candidate School after his basic training in Atlantic City. After OCS in Miami he was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the Army Air Corp. His first assignment was in Augusta, Georgia. He was transferred to Tampa, Florida and was promoted to Captain as part of the original Air Force replacement Depot. As a personnel officer and commanding officer of HQ & HQ Squadron - consisting of approximately 300 men. He assigned men to B17 Aircraft. After serving over three years in WW II, he married Ruth Boerger and moved back to his home town of New London where he stayed for the rest of his life. They were married over 58 years. He is survived by his daughter, Carole Routman, son in law Rob, grandson Kevin, numerous family members and friends. He retired from the C E Ward Company formerly of New London where he was employed as sales manager and Vice President of Merchandising. He came out of retirement twice to work for Thomas Creative Apparel, Inc. of New London where he continued to work for an additional 15 years. He was a 70 year member of Floral Lodge No. 260, F. & A.M., lifetime member of the Consistory and a 32' Mason, as well as being a member of the Shriners. Other affiliations include a lifetime member of the New London Rotary Club and the New London United Methodist Church. He organized the Cap & Gown Association of America which met in New York annually, where he served as President for two years. He was preceded in death by his wife Ruth in 2003, two brothers, Gordon White and Richard Starbird. Friends may call Saturday from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Eastman Funeral Home, 200 West Main Street, New London, with Masonic Services at 7:30. Funeral services will be at the funeral home Sunday at 2:00 p.m with Rev. Cathy Ake officiating. Burial will be at the Grove Street Cemetery, New London in the family plot beside his wife. Condolences may be sent to his daughter, Carole Routman, 1320 Willeo Creek Dr., Roswell, GA 30075. Donations may be made to the organization of your choice.