Bobby Ray White, 86, passed away Tuesday, January 12, at his residence surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Prestonsburg on February 6, 1934. A lifelong resident of Prestonsburg, he worked in construction, even starting his own construction company. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ranley Snow and Hager Meade White; his wife, Martha Francis Archer White and 2 daughters, Barbara Wallace and Susan Marie White. He is survived by his daughter, Tammy Kay Collins; 2 sisters, Mary Ann Hall and Linda Clark, and a brother, William White. He is also survived by 4 grandchildren, Kaylee Francis Collins, Travis Ray Archer Wallace, Elizabeth Wallace Peters and Brook Buckley Slone; and 2 great grandchildren, Ambrie McKenna Peters and Aiden Case Peters. He was a decorated veteran, serving several years in the Army before being honorably discharged. He was also a member of the local order of Masons. The family will hold a memorial service at a later date. They have chosen Carter Funeral Home to oversee this last act of respect, honor and love.