Photo courtesy of Oris P. Jones Funeral Establishment - South Hill
South Hill, Virginia
Feb 18, 1948 – Feb 19, 2021 (Age 73)
Robert George Baskerville, Sr., also known to family and friends as “Buck,” departed this life on February 19, 2021 at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, VA. The son of the late Samuel and Mary Colleen Logan Baskerville, Robert was born on October 18, 1948. He was preceded in death by three sisters: Susie Sykes, Louise Baskerville and Kasterian Tisdale; and four brothers, Samuel Lee, James Otis, John Henry “Boo Jack” and Joseph Baskerville.
At an early age, Robert was baptized and joined Free Union R.Z.U.A. Church. He also attended East End High School, South Hill, VA, graduating in June 1969. He joined the United States Army on September 4, 1970 and served in the Vietnam War. Buck was employed by USCO, Sanford Garage (later owned by Jack Felt) as a mechanic. He retired in October 2010 from Pepsi Cola Company, where he had worked as a mechanic for 23 years.
Buck was a devoted and caring husband, father and grandfather. He also was a hardworking and dependable provider. He loved and was truly there for his family. He was a die-hard Miami Dolphins fan and before his health started to decline, he enjoyed fishing, watching football, Nascar and westerns and playing his guitar for the Mighty Southerneers of Lawrenceville.
He leaves to cherish his memory: his wife of 48 years, Edna; three children: Robert Baskerville, Jr. (Lakeshia Tinsley) of Petersburg; Danielle Baskerville and Miracle Touhey of Bracey; four grandchildren: Nile Atwater, Nijhil Baskerville, Elijah Touhey and Serenity Baskerville; six sisters-in-law and three brothers-in-law: Thelma Baskerville, Marion Shaw, Celeste Pearson, Viola Slade (James), Barbara Richardson (George) and Phyllis Hardy (Clinton); and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, to include two devoted friends, Roy Jones and Angela Alston. He will be missed by the many who knew him.
A Graveside Service will be held at 1 pm, Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at Crestview Memorial Park, Highway One North, La Crosse, VA with Rev. Cornelius A. Ogburn, eulogizing. Viewing will be held 1-5 pm, Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Oris P. Jones Funeral Establishment. All attendees must follow CDC guidelines and wear a face covering over the nose and mouth and practice social distancing during both the viewing and graveside service.
**The service will be live-streamed during the service time and available to view after the service on this site.
Services are entrusted to the professional staff of Oris P. Jones Funeral Establishment, 301 West Atlantic Street, South Hill, VA 23970. Phone: 434.447.7158 Fax: 434.3447.7159
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My deepest sympathies. You are always in my thoughts and prayers. Love you all.
Wendy Howard Cooper
February 24, 2021 | NORTH CHESTERFIELD, VA | Family
Edna and family, we have you in my prayers. We love you all. Wishing you strength for today and hope for tomorrow.
Wallica Gaines
February 24, 2021 | MIDLOTHIAN, VA | Family
Edna and Family, I cannot begin to express how sadden I am by the passing of Buck. Please accept my deepest sympathy. Buck was a very special person and I will always treasure the memories of us as longtime friends. I pray for God's continual blessing on you and your family. Love Brenda V. Jones, Bracey, VA.
Brenda Jones
February 23, 2021 | Bracey, VA
we will miss uncle Buck.. we will treasure the memories of him in our hearts
Powell Family
February 23, 2021 | Nottingham, MD | Family
My prayers are with you'll. Pray God will give you strength to endure though this loss.
Faye Gause
February 23, 2021 | Charlotte, NC | Friend
Condolences to you and your family
Kelly and Jamar Shaw
February 22, 2021 | Bracey, VA | Family
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Love and Prayers
Kelly and Jamar Shaw
February 22, 2021 | Bracey, VA | Family
Edna & Family, Thinking of you during this time and sending prayers of comfort.
Alice Robinson
February 22, 2021 | Bracey, VA
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time,
May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,
May your memories of Robert George Baskerville, Sr., give you peace, comfort and strength
Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete.
I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten.
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February 22, 2021 | Belmont, OH