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Robert Courtland "Bob" Moates Sr.
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Robert Moates Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Dr. Arnold M. Huskins, Major, USAF, Retired
July 31, 2009
To the Family of Mr. Moates:
As a member of the SCV, a retired veteran, and re-enactor, may I offer my heart felt condolences to you all in the passing of your loved one.
May God in His mercy extend to you all an extra measure of his peace, love, and strength during this difficult time.
I got to know Mr. Moates during my participation in many re-enactments and remember how he became "Gen. Lee" to us. He looked so much like the General that people would not get close to him and just stand several feet away--as if he were the real Gen. Lee! He will surely be missed in the Southern heritage and reenactment communities.
I know he's now with the Lord dwelling in peace in that land where he'll fellowship with Gen. Lee, "Stonewall", and all his heroes.
Corey Reynolds
July 29, 2009
Grace & Family,
I apologize for not having been able to get to the viewing or funeral due to sickness but I want you to know that you are in my prayers. You have my deepest condolences. Bobs' passing takes something away from our community that cannot be replaced. he was truly one of a kind in the best way. If there is anything I can do, do not hesitate to ask.
Corey
Rusty Terry
July 28, 2009
Mr Moates,I Know You Are In Heaven Right Now Having A Meeting With Your War Staff,Rest Easy General
Robert S Lanier
July 27, 2009
Under this tree I shall rest.
Under this tree I will wait for Thee.
Under this tree I will see Thee.
Under this tree I will take my rest as the day draws to it's end.
Under this tree I must wait for Thee.
I have worked a long on this day.
I have worked hard for this one day.
Many a day I have worked and prayed for Thee to see you coming for me.
I will take my rest under this tree and I will wait for Thee.
The road you gave has been long and hard.
This road that you have set has been rough on me.
This road you had laid for me.
The road has been narrow and long but here I am at it's end.
So under this tree I will wait for Thee.
So here I lay under this tree praying to see Thee.
Here I am under this tree sining praises for Thee.
For the life that you have given to me.
The Poem Under this Tree
By Robert S Lanier
Bob you will be missed not not for gotten. 3 cheers for you General
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Wilbur Wells, Jr.
July 26, 2009
My deepest sympathies and prayers go out to the family. I met Bob at Charlotte Court House Masonic Lodge in 2001 when I was DDGM and he was Chaplain. He was a fine Brother Mason and I will miss him.
Walter Ring 3rd (Trey)
July 25, 2009
Bob Moates, aka General Robert E. Lee, was a good man and he will be missed. I was honored to know this southern gentleman. May he rest in peace.
Joseph & Nancy Butler
July 24, 2009
May God give you peace and comfort now and for always ......... Bob will be sadly missed by us all........
Kenny O'Quinn
July 24, 2009
Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers in the days to come. May you and your family find peace in christ our lord and forever hold him in your hearts and minds as all of his friends and fellow re-enactors will do.Bob will be missed by all and re-enacting won't be the same without the General.
Richard Edwards
July 24, 2009
sorry for your loss what a great and honorable man, Virginia has lost a great patriot God bless
The Porterfield's
July 24, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Mike Hale
July 24, 2009
Bob introduced me to the hobby of muzzleloading more than 40 years ago.
Bob was one of the founding members of the First Richmond Rifles, the third oldest team in the North-South Skirmish Association.
He was a good friend to my father and his steadfast support for what is right in our Country was very much a mark of his civility.
Susan Lawson Mellott
July 24, 2009
A true Southern Gentleman just like General Robert E. Lee. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Henry Jennings
July 24, 2009
Robert C. Moates was my friend for nearly fifty years. I will miss him and
I am thankful to have known him.
May he rest in Gods hands.
Grace please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and if we can help you in any way we will.
Don Owen
July 23, 2009
Grace and Family,
We are so sorry to read of Bob's death. What wonderful memories we have of you both duriing our 2 1/2 years in Charlotte Court House. Bob was truly a 'southern gentlemen' and we will never forget the kindnesses you both showed us especially including us in the celebration in your home on New Year's Day. We are praying for you all and offer our sympathy to you. Much love,
Rev. and Mrs. Don Owen
former pastor of Mt. Tirzah Baptist Church
Dale Welch
July 23, 2009
My deepest, heart felt sympathy go out to his family. We are the better for having known him. He made our lives richer and fuller. We mourn his passing but celebrate his life.
Neville Wantling
July 23, 2009
I met Bob on three occasion's at Gettysburg and spoke with him and found him a very sincere and dedicated man, my prayers are with you all at this sorrowful time, may god bless Bob and find him a special place in heaven, N Wantling, UK.
Gregory Carter
July 23, 2009
I am very sorry to hear of the passing Bob.
My prayers go with the family
Sharon Weeks
July 23, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family at this time of your loss. We all enjoyed seeing him come in at Katoleen's Cut & Curl! We all will truly miss him. Katholeen, Jack, Kathy, & Sharon
Mitch Toney
July 23, 2009
Bob was a good man, enjoyed doing many events with him....We will say a special prayer for him and his family at our event in Buckingham this weekend...he will be greatly missed.
The Tom Mix Rangers.
Charles & Carole Clodfelter
July 23, 2009
We are so sorry for your loss. Bob will be missed by his many friends and customers. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Susan Hathaway
July 23, 2009
I never knew Mr. Moates personally, but had the pleasure of being in the congregation each Memorial Day at the Confederate Memorial Chapel in Richmond and hearing him read General Order #9, Lee's Farewell address to his troops.
I know the service will not be the same without him, but I will add him to the list of men who's memory I will honor as we gather at the Chapel on Memorial Day!
July 23, 2009
Grace,
We just want to tell you how sorry we are for your loss. Bob was an exceptional man. He was cordial and generous to friends and neighbors. And he had many friends. You two were always opening your home to others.Please let us know if we can help in any way. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Judy and Eddie Reynolds, Bedford, VA
July 23, 2009
we send our condolences to grace and the moates family. We are sure there are a lot of fond memories of bob that will be cherished forever. may god bless
bangers dist--earline shealy and lucy jackson
Philip Van Cleave
July 23, 2009
Deepest sympathies from the Virginia Citizens Defense league and it's 4,500 members. It was a privilege to have known Bob.
Bill Hatley
July 23, 2009
The first thing that I thought of when I received the call that Bob had passed from this life to his eternal life was that he was probably at that moment discussing strategy with Lee, Jackson, Stuart and the rest of the heroes of the Confederacy.
It has been my honor and pleasure to work with and for Bob. He will be missed in a lot of areas. We have lost one of our greatest supporters of all things Southern; of Second Amendment rights; a strong and loving husband and a good friend. But wait...we have not "lost" him because we know where he has gone. He has gone to be with his loved ones and heroes with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Rest well my friend....we will be along in a bit. Until then...we will miss you!
M. Handy
July 23, 2009
Sorry for your lost. I only met Bob once but thought him to be a true patriot.
Bill Hatley
July 23, 2009
When I received the call that told me Bob had gone to be with the Lord, the first thing that ran through my mind was that he was probably at that moment meeting with Lee, Jackson, Stuart and the rest of the Confederate heroes.
Over the years it has been my honor to know and work with Bob and Grace on both a business and personal level. As someone else said, "They are a class act." Bob will be missed in a lot of areas. The Confederacy has lost one of it's greatest advocates and historians; the Sons of Confederate Veterans has lost one of it's most loyal supporters; Grace has lost a strong and loving mate; the world has lost a true Southern Gentleman and I have lost a friend. BUT WAIT...Bob isn't lost...we KNOW where he is...in heaven with his Savior and among the saints and heroes who have gone on ahead. We'll be along in a bit my friend.
James A. Reynolds, President, Proactive Shooters, LLC
July 23, 2009
I would like to offer our deepest sympathies to Grace and the Moates family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
George Wilson
July 23, 2009
My deepest sympathies and prayers go out to the family. Bob was always a gentleman.
George E.Wilson
Lee-Jackson camp #1 SCV
Richmond,Virginia
Paul Henick
July 23, 2009
It is with great sadness that I learn of the passing of a fine gentleman. Although I only knew him as a customer of his gunsmithing skills I was privileged to receive his wisdom and insight concerning many more matters as well.
May the family find solace at this time in knowing that their loss is shared by those who knew or knew of Bob and his many endeavors.
Jay, Helen and Josh Boothe
July 23, 2009
Our sincere sympathy to Grace and all of Bob's family.
Bob was a gracious example of a "fine southern gentleman" and will be missed by all who have had the honor of spending time with him. His living history and reenacting made the Civil War era come alive for many young minds and served as an inspiration to history buffs young and old.
Mike Graham
July 23, 2009
Grace & Family,
I am so saddened to hear of the loss of Bob. He was such a good man and represented Gen. Robert E. Lee so well. I even believe that the General would have approved of Bob as his personal representative. Bob was such a patriot and loved his country. I am very thankful for the times when Bob invited me into your home. It was an honor to get to know Bob on a personal level. I will miss him. Please know that I will be praying for God's peace and comfort to be with you. If I can serve you in any way, please let me know how.
Jay, Helen and Josh Boothe
July 23, 2009
Our sincere sympathy to Grace and all of Bob's family.
Bob was a gracious example of a "fine southern gentleman" and will be missed by all who have had the honor of spending time with him. His living history and reenacting made the Civil War era come alive for many young minds and served as an inspiration to history buffs young and old.
Sheri & Rob Millikin
July 23, 2009
It was always so much fun when my father & I would stop in his shop over the years and I would listen to these two go on & on about guns, electrical work, the Navy & poke fun with each other about looking like General Lee. Bob always won each & every time. Later becoming close again with family/friends at WBTS events & functions made those memories even more special with Bob. My husband enjoyed working with Bob on so many SCV projects over the years. He was such a wonderful person who always knew just how to smile or just what to say that would let you know you were genuinely and sincerely cared about. He will truly be missed by so very many. My family's thoughts & prayers are with his family & friends during this sad and difficult time.
Sheri & Rob Millikin
Penny Coleman
July 23, 2009
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.Bob will be missed.
Confederate Angel
July 23, 2009
I am very sad to hear this news. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Bob was a staple in the Chesterfield County Community. It became tradition in our family to visit the shop on Hull Street. I am glad my boys had the chance to meet Bob.
Bob: I salute you
Sincerely,
EW Green, Sr
July 23, 2009
I knew Bob Moates AKA "General Lee" very well. He treated all people with dignity and respect (blacks, whites, whomever). He and Gracie are a class act. He will be missed throughout the community. May God keep his precious hand on the family during these trying times........
Vicki Greenawalt
July 23, 2009
We were saddened to hear about your loss. I know that my father, Roger Pitts, has enjoyed a close friendship with Bob and will miss him. Bob certainly contributed a great deal to his country and community and will be greatly missed.
Christy Womack-McGinnity
July 23, 2009
So very sorry to learn of Bob's passing, I vividly remember him as I purchased my first gun from him and Mike Phillips years ago. What a delightful man. i am so sorry for your loss.
Timothy Fredrikson
July 23, 2009
On a cool & very foggy morning in Orange County in 1994, I was a Confederate private of the 5th Va infantry, arriving for a Wilderness Campaign reenactment. I loaded all of my gear on my back, strode out of the parking area, & unexpectedly stepped back in time!! I had not gone more than 100 paces, when there materializing out of the ground fog in front of me stood General Robert E. Lee, just coming out of his wall tent. He greeted me warmly, & after catching my breath, I told him that I was sure that we'd whip the Yanks today ... & he smiled & replied "With soldiers like yourself, & God willing ... we SHALL carry the day!!" This particular "magic moment" was my first encounter with Bob Moates, & certainly not my last. I had the pleasure to work with him on more than numerous occasions over the years, & ALWAYS enjoyed spending time just conversing, & sharing the time of day with him!! From Henricus Park, to many reenactments, or living history programs on many of Virginia's Civil War battlefields, I always considered it an honor & a priveledge to be in his presence, & share his love of history!! He always had a smile, & a kind word for all of us common soldiers!! Richmond, & the Living History community has lost one of it's true foundation stones that can NEVER be replaced!!
MARSE ROBERT ... YOU ARE FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS, SOULS, & MEMORIES!!!
Annette Wetzel
July 23, 2009
Bob Moates was truly "on of a kind." Mixed with sadness at his death is relief that he is free from pain and happiness that he will now realize his wish to sit by the campfire with the heroes of that "long gray line" that he so admired. Rest well, Bob.
Joy,Nathan & Realubit Family
July 22, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
You will always live in our hearts and prayers. We love you!
Keith Saunders
July 22, 2009
Our deepest sympathies and prayers are with Grace and the rest of the family. Bob was a tremendous influence on all of us Civil War reenactors. He was a kind gentleman that was always willing to help a fellow history buff. He will be sincerely missed by everyone who ever had the honor to know him. A true Virginia Gentleman. Now he can rest easy with his heroes in Confederate Grey.
Keith Saunders (first sergeant)
Third Richmond Howitzers
Artillery Regiment
First Division
Army of Northern Virginia
www.thirdrichmond.com
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