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Robert Chisman Obituary
Robert was employed for over 40 years by the York County School System as a Master Plumber and boiler technician. Robert was a member of Zion Prospect Baptist Church Male Chorus and the Food Service Ministry. Dandy Day activities and picnic were his favorite activities. He was always available to help his family and others. Robert was a compassionate and well rounded person.
He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Emma; two sons, Curtis S. Chisman (Kim) of Canton, Pa., and Kevin P. Chisman (Teresa) of Yorktown, Va.; three sisters, Virginia C. Pierce (Robin) of Hampton, Va., Constance C. Danvers (Dennis) of Union City, Ga., and Ruby Simpson (Jimmie) of Dallas, Texas; two brothers, Percy L. Chisman (Barbara) of Yorktown, Vernie H. Chisman of Hampton; 12 grandchildren, one great-grandchild; one goddaughter, Danielle; a son-in-law, Charles Ferrell of Newport News; and other relatives and friends.
Viewing will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Carter Funeral Home, Denbigh Chapel. Services will be held noon Tuesday at Zion Prospect Baptist Church, Yorktown, with Pastor Walter C. Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Hampton Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Food Ministry at the church. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Chisman
Shavon Mcallister
August 24, 2020
Man on man..I do truly miss my uncle, I miss kissing that little thin spot on the top of his head :) and every time we have family functions I miss him being their he use to always start stuff and leave laughing but was in such a good way...I love my uncle.
Nancy Ferrell
November 3, 2008
Mr. Chisman was my grandpa I loved him with all my heart. When I heard thae news I broke down crying cause I loved him deeply. me and my family miss him very much my dad and brothers were crying and it made me realize that he meant alot to them. I LOVE YOU AND TELL MAMA HEY 4 ME :)
Francine Walker
September 8, 2008
Robert will very much be missed by all of us at Coventry Elem School
K.W. London
September 5, 2008
Mrs. Chisman and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time of loss. I am praying that God will strengthen and keep you and that the memories you have will be a source of comfort. Just know that God will give you the peace you need to face the days ahead. Be encouraged. Karen (daughter of Dorothy Walton)
September 3, 2008
WE ARE ALL CHILDREN OF THE HEAVENLY FATHER. HE SITS HIGH AND LOOKS LOW. GOD IS WITH YOU RIGHT NOW AND FOREVERMORE.TRUST IN HIM AND KEEP THE FAITH. YOU HAVE OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY. WE LOVE YOU. GLORIA BROWN AND FAMILY. NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA
Shelley Landers
September 3, 2008
Ms. Chisman,
I am so sorry to hear about your husband. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
With deepest reguards!!!!
Shelley Landers, Newport News, VA
LFCU - Financial Service Officer
Sheri Anderson
September 3, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Vanessa Walker Harris
September 2, 2008
Emma & Family, so sorry to hear of the passing of Robert, but just knowing he is pain free gives me peace. The lost of a loved one is hard to bare find comfort in knowing that GOD is there. Trust in him he will make it alright. Both he and Nancy are together watching over you. With deepest sympathy.
Vanessa Walker Harris & Family
Kim Cameron
September 2, 2008
Ms Chisman,
It was such a privledge to have cared for Mr Chisman while he was a patient at Mary Immaculate. He sure did touch my life in the very short time that I had the honor to know him. Your love for each other showed every day and I will strive to live by your example in my life. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. I have been blessed to have made your friendship.
BELINDA KIDD
September 2, 2008
EMMA AND FAMILY, MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL DURING THIS VERY DIFFICULT TIME. LET PEACE AND LOVE SURROUND THE FAMILY. REMEMBER WE ARE ONLY A PHONE CALL AWAY... LOVE YOU GUYS!!
Sylvia Pearson
September 1, 2008
To Emma and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. If you need me, I am here for you. When you travel in God's way, you will never be alone and he will always be by your side. Robert's love and spirit will always be with you.
Love,
Timothy Evans
September 1, 2008
Mom Emma, So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10
I miss you Robrt Chisman, I know that your at peace now smiling down on us watching over us we love you...so much!!!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love always,
Cheryl Williams
September 1, 2008
We are praying for you and the entire Chisman family. God is good all the time and all the time God is good. With Love, (Queens Lake Middle )
Timothy Evans
September 1, 2008
Mom Emma,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Robert will be missed. He is a man of God and a true gift from our Lord and God. He will be greatly missed. Robert was like a Father and a friend to me from the first day i meet him in 1985 !and i will miss him so much. Please let me know if you need anything.
All my love, thoughts, and prayers be with you , Timothy Evans
Clara Jebson
September 1, 2008
We are going miss you. May God be with you friends and family.you.
Sarah Turnham
September 1, 2008
Emma,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Robert will be greatly missed. He is a wonderful man and a true gift from God. He will be greatly missed by myself and the Telemetry staff at Mary Immaculate. Larry, Lorene and myself are just down the road in Seaford. Please let us know if you need anything.
All my love, thoughts, and prayers,
Page Minter
September 1, 2008
What a wonderful man. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love always, Page & Kathy Minter
Kimberly Robinson
September 1, 2008
To Aunt Emma My prayers are with at this time.I love you and will be here if you need me in any way.
Roger Komlo
September 1, 2008
In loving memory of a wonderful person. I will love you and miss you always. We worked together, laughed and complained together, discussed important things and nonsense stuff, been happy together, sad together, shared wine and bread together, and compared our aches and pains. I am a better person because of you. Your spirit will remain with me always.
DOROTHY Walton
August 31, 2008
To Emma and family , .you have our deepest sympathy.and you are in our prayers. Dorothy Walton and Crawford Allen.
Shirley Johnson
August 31, 2008
To the Chisman Family----May God bless you all in your time of bereavement. My thoughts and prayers are with you. With lots of love, Shirley Johnson and Darlene
Tina Loggins
August 31, 2008
Ms Emma and family,
My family and I send you and yours our deepest condolensces in your time of bereavement.
You are in our prayers as we send up a prayer of comfort and peace.
and always remember in your time of need... GOD is always there. Just look to the hills from which cometh your help...the LORD will always be there...WAITING
Shavon Mcallister
August 31, 2008
I have a lot of memories but the one i want to share will put a smile on your face. I will never for get the time when me and my uncle perform at one of our thanksgiving dinner and we perform "shake it fast" it was a rap song I fell out laughing after we was done. I couldn't believe he done it, any one that know Robert Chisman know he don't listen to no rap. But it was all in fun and I will never forget that day.
Excelsior Mizpah Lodge #4
August 31, 2008
May all sorrow pass, As family support each other, and may healing fill your hearts, As you find strenght in one another.
The family of Excelsior Mizpah Lodge Number Four
Wilson Alexander
August 31, 2008
Our thoughts are with you during your time of sorrow.
May God give you the strength for all your tomorrows.
Jake, Thelma and Family
Yvonne Hudgins Burgess
August 31, 2008
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Chisman's death. I knew him through my Dad Calvin Hudgins and the welding shop. I will keep you and your family in our prayers. God Bless You.
Carolyn Clarke-Walker
August 31, 2008
Emma, I was visiting my aunt (Ophelia Lockley today and she asked me if I know Robert Chisman that lives in Dandy and I said Yes, she then showed me the newspaper. Water filled my eyes as I read. I share your loss. It has been 35 days since I loss my mother. Just hold on to God's unchanging hands. He will give you strength and the comfort that you will need. My prayers are with you and your family.
Carolyn Walker, Darren Walker and James Clarke
Newport News & Yorktown, Virginia
Brenda Hill
August 30, 2008
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your love one. His work in community service is well known to homeless residents on the Peninsula. They said the soup he prepared for them should be canned and patented because it was so unique and delicious. The work of his hands will truly be missed by hundreds of homeless residents throughout the Hampton Roads area. My thoughts and prayers are with the Chisman Family and Zion Prospect Church.
Brenda Hill, PHN
Peninsula Health District
gloria/richard lombardi
August 30, 2008
We are so sorry to hear of Mr. Chisman's death. Our son Alan worked with him for a few years as a summer maintenance assistant at the York County Schools. Mr. Chisman had a very positive effect on him and we often heard about what he had learned from Mr. Chisman. Although we never met him, we know that he was a wonderful person who made a difference in many lives. Our sympathies to your family. May God bless you during this sorrowful time. Gloria and Rich Lombardi
BILL MURPHY
August 30, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mr&Mrs. Alwaajid Beybeyah
August 30, 2008
Emma,Curtis, And Kevin, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Robert. My prayers are with you. If you need anything please let me know. May heaven smile upon you.
Lesley Griffin
August 30, 2008
I was sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers go out to Mrs. Chisman and her Family. I was one of the CNAs on the surgical floor @ Mary Immaculate that had an oppurtunity to work with Mr. Chisman.
From the staff of Carter Funeral Home
August 30, 2008
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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