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Robert Clowdis Obituary
Robert Garnett “Bobby” Clowdis, Sr., 91, of Red House, died Sunday, February 2, 2025, at his residence. He was the husband of Shirley Faye Hendricks Clowdis for 69 years.
Born in Charlotte County, VA on March 5, 1933, he was a son of the late Ethel Ellyson Clowdis and Frank M. Clowdis. He was a member of Providence Baptist Church. Bobby served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict stationed in Germany. Early in life he was a tobacco farmer and then worked for Central Virginia Maintenance/Colonial Pipeline. Bobby enjoyed raising a garden and watching things grow.
In addition to his wife Shirley, he is survived by two children, Robert G. Clowdis, Jr. and wife, Annette and Martha Sue Hamlett and husband, Phillip; four grandchildren, Robert G. Clowdis, III and wife, Sarah, Zachary T. Clowdis and wife, Jessica, Noah A. Hamlett and wife, Abbey, and Chrisitan G. Hamlett; five great-grandchildren, Hailey, T. C., Trevor, Collyns, and Maeve; a brother, William Clowdis and wife, Peggy; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Ned Clowdis and four sisters, Nancy Carol Mitchell, Marie Harper, Beth Johnson, and Anne Crawley.
A funeral service will be held at 2 pm, Friday, February 7, 2025, at Providence Baptist Church officiated by Pastor Duane Seagle and Pastor Ralph Moore. The burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Providence Baptist Church, PO Box 116, Red House, VA 23963.
Robinson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family. An online condolence may be sent by visiting www.robinsonfuneral.com
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Darren Pruitt
February 12, 2025
I’m grateful for the privilege of getting to know Bobby and work alongside him when I was at Colonial. He had an infectious joy and took great pride in his work and his family. Praying Shirley and the family have many wonderful memories. I know I do and praise God for Bobby’s legacy.
Cornelia Scott Brumfield
February 8, 2025
Sorry to hear about Bobby.C
Betty Phillips
February 5, 2025
Martha, Thoughts and prayers for the loss of your Dad to your family. May God surround you with his peace and love during this difficult time.
Linda Calloway
February 5, 2025
Ms. Shirley Faye, Robert, Martha Sue and extended Clowdis family. I'm so sorry to learn of your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all during your time of bereavement. He will be missed! May his strength and great memories see you through. Thoughts and prayers. The Calloway's (Aovin & Linda Sue)
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Joan Mays
February 5, 2025
Martha, I am so sorry for your loss.
Joan
Carolyn Richardson
February 4, 2025
Sincere thoughts and prayers to Shirley and the Clowdis family. Gene thought a lot of Bobby & enjoyed hunting with him over the years. May your memories bring you comfort in the days to come.
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