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Robert FOXE Obituary
He retired after 44 years of service from the Newport News Shipbuilding. A native of Newport News (formerly Warwick County), he was born Feb. 21, 1930, to the late Junious and Ollie Foxe.
Robert was predeceased in death by his parents; a son, Robert Louis Jr.; a daughter, Sharon Lee; one sister, Lois F. Robinson; and three brothers, Sylvester, Calvin and Henry Foxe.
He is survived by his wife, Marion Suzyanne Gilchrist Foxe; two daughters, Patricia Anne (Patsy) Ewell of Chesapeake, Va., and Angelia Maria Foxe of Hampton, Va.; four sisters, Aretha Banks (Walter), Carrie Blair (Otis), Nancy Nicholson and Dorothy Evans (William), all of Newport News, Va.; one brother, Charles Foxe of Queens, N.Y.; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.
Robert was a member of Queen Street Baptist Church, Hampton, where he was a member of The Young at Heart. He was also a member of Zedekiah Lodge #167.
Funeral service will be held at noon Friday at Queen Street Baptist Church. Entombment will be in Hampton Memorial Gardens. Viewing will begin at 3 p.m. Thursday at Berceuse Funeral and Cremations, 2609 Cunningham Drive, Hampton. Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.
Arrangements by Poole's funeral home.757-357-4742. Sabrina Hardy-Newby and Valanti R. Lambert , directors. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Antravias Brooks
September 30, 2011
My granddaddy was an amazing man. On behalf of my grandmother and the rest of my family, I'd like to thank you all for your kind words, support, and prayers. We greatly appreciate it. My granddaddy is already and will forever be truly missed.
Denise Hill
September 27, 2011
Marion and family...My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. God Bless you all.
Camelia gregg
September 24, 2011
Angelia, Antravias, Shawn and Lance and Ms. Marion, may God continue to strengthen your hearts as you move forward with out Mr. Robert.You are in my prayers daily. Asking God to give you HIS peace with each new day. Love you!
Renee Shackleford Gregg (nae-nae)
Dorlyne Washington-Brown Classes of H.L.Ferguson
September 24, 2011
To Patsy & family, We the classmates of yours from H.L.Ferguson High School have you and your family in our prayers during your time of sorrow.
Barbara Slade/Winder
September 23, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Renea Edwards
September 23, 2011
Mrs. Foxe, Angelia and family, My deepest sympathy to you all. May God continue to comfort you during this time…
Renea Cooper Edwards & family
Vicky Deans
September 23, 2011
To Marion Foxe & Family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband. You are in my thoughts & prayers. Barbara Kasey & Family
Thelma Neal
September 23, 2011
To The Foxe Family,
Extending Deep and Heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.Were sorry for your loss. Wishing you comfort,strength and peace at this difficult time. Love Thelma Neal and Family
Abram & Ernestine Taylor
September 22, 2011
Marion,
Sorry to hear of the passing of your husband. You and the family have our deepest sympathy and you are in our prayers.
Beverly Burns
September 22, 2011
Patsy,
So sorry to hear about your loss. May God keep you and your family and give you that perfect peace that only he can give.
sue scott
September 22, 2011
Marion
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Hang in there.
Sue Etta and family
September 22, 2011
May God Bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Know that Mr. Foxe is in a better place. Your Neighbor, Floyd (Mighty) Showalter.
September 22, 2011
Angie, so sorry about your dad. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
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