Robert A. Cutchins Jr.

Robert Allen ‘Bob' Cutchins Jr., age 98, passed away July 15, 2021. Bob was born in Hampton, Virginia the son of Sadie Hollis Cutchins and Robert Allen Cutchins Senior. At age 13 Bob moved to Cradock, Virginia where that ‘quaint little village' was a vital part of Bob's life. In later years he called himself ‘The Old Cradock Boy' and referred to his wife Ruth as, ‘The Old Cradock Girl'. Together, Ruth and Bob were ‘The Old Cradock Couple'. They wrote a number of ‘Epistles' about ‘The Good Ole Days in Cradock' referencing their experiences there in the 1930's and 40's. In 2012, Bob proudly led the parade as the Grand Marshal for the Come Home to Cradock homecoming event. He graduated from Cradock High School June 6th, 1940.

Ruth and Bob flourished together during their benevolent 63 years of marriage. Their mutual love of dance started in their teen years while living in Cradock, and continued through their senior years. Big band music was their favorite genre, and everytime it played their toes were tapping and they were out of their seats.

Bob retired as Secretary/Treasurer of Globe Iron Construction Company in 1990 after 36 years of service. He was a former member of the National Association of Credit Managers and The Old Dominion Purchasing Agents Association. Bob was a current member of the Greater Pinewell Civic League, and a charter member of The Metro Seniors Golf Association. He attended and was a member of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church for over 50 years. Bob proudly served in The United States Navy during World War II from 1943-1946.

Bob was predeceased by his parents, his loving wife and sweetheart Ruth, his wonderful son Richard E. ‘Dick' Cutchins, sisters Ardis Creamer and Roberta Shea, brother Kermit ‘Jake' Cutchins, and very special in-laws Irene and Herbert Ortt along with many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Bob is survived by his granddaughter Kristen A. Winter and her husband Cory, grandson Allen Clay Cutchins and his wife Suzi, great grandchildren Emma Winter, Jack Cutchins and Natalie Cutchins, and nieces and nephews. Bob was grateful to the many friends and family members that helped him in his senior years. In particular, his special friend and neighbor Cody Rench spent selfless hours spanning more than a decade comforting and assisting Bob. He is also survived by a daughter-in-law, Wanda Marie Cutchins, who enjoyed reuniting and helping Bob through the sunset chapters of his life.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Ocean View Station Museum, 111 W. Ocean View Avenue, Norfolk, Virginia 23503.