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Robert RICHMOND Obituary
He was a native of Summers County, W.Va., and had been a resident of the Peninsula since 1955.
Robert was a machinist with CSX railroad and retired in 1994 after more than 40 years of service. He was an active member of Parkview Baptist Church. He was also a member of the McMahon Lodge #303, A.F. & A.M. and the Newport News Scottish Rite Bodies.
Surviving members of his family include his wife of 60 years, Virginia Richmond; son, Jack L. Richmond and wife, Sandy of Lake Jackson, Texas; daughter, Beverly Mehaffey and husband, Ronald of Williamsburg; grandchildren, Michael Mehaffey, Tammy Millirons, and Chris Richmond; four great-grandchildren; brothers, Bernard Richmond and wife, Anita, Jimmy Richmond and wife, Anna Lee, Denny Richmond and wife, Rosie, Glen Richmond and wife, Barbara, and Paul Richmond and wife, Hazel; sister-in-law, Eloise Richmond; and 14 nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 17, 2010, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home. A celebration of Robert's life will be at 11 a.m. Friday, June 18, 2010, at Parkview Baptist Church, officiated by Reverend Rusty Beck. Interment will follow at Parklawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Parkview Baptist Church Building Fund, 604 Hilton Boulevard, Newport News, VA 23605.
Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolence with the family.
Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2552 N. Armistead Ave., Hampton, VA 23666. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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for Robert RICHMOND
Norman and LaVona Hare
June 17, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the Lord comfort you and your family as only he can.
Bill Gross
June 17, 2010
I made an attempt send a message before but it did not go through. I remember Robert very well. I am retired from the C&O/Chessie/CSX too. He attended our luncheons we have every so often for all our fellow employees/friends. He always had something between a grin, a smile and a laugh. He will be missed I wish the best for the family.
Bill Gross
Shirley & Earl Powell
June 17, 2010
Mrs. Richmond, Jack & Sandy and family,
Special thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May God bless and comfort you.
Ray & Peggy Hall
June 17, 2010
Our prayers come over to you, the members of Mr. Richmond's family. May you now and always fine it easy to reach out and touch God's hand. He is there for you.
In Sympathy,
June 17, 2010
Aunt Avilene, Jack & Bev: Wish I could be there. I will always cherish all the good times that we had growing up. Bob was so special. Loved him so much. Wanted you to know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless all of you. Love, Linda
Mark Waggoner
June 17, 2010
To Virginia & Family,
Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Mark & Miriam Waggoner
Pat Bridges
June 16, 2010
I remember Mr. Richmond very well when I worked in the office of Parkview Baptist Church. He would come in quite frequently and sit in front of my desk and talk about his family and his home and yard work. A wonderful person. My prayers are with the Richmond family. Love in Christ, Pat Bridges
Keith Richmond
June 16, 2010
Dear Avilene and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the Lord comfort, strenghthen, and encourage you during this sad time.
John 14:1-3
I Thessalonians 4:13-18
Revelation 21:1-4
Love in Christ,
Keith, Susan, Nathan and Lydia Richmond
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