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Robert Lee "Bob" Christian

1933 - 2023

Robert Lee "Bob" Christian obituary, 1933-2023, Chesterfield, VA

BORN

1933

DIED

2023

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Morrissett Funeral and Cremation Service

6500 Iron Bridge Rd

Richmond, Virginia

Robert Christian Obituary

CHRISTIAN, Robert "Bob" Lee, 90, of Chesterfield, VA was born on April 22, 1933; passed to his eternal heavenly home on Thursday, September 21, 2023. He was a kind, humble man who loved God, his family, his country, and his treasured friends. He served two years in the U.S. Navy, started his financial career in the banking industry and worked many years for the RF&P Railroad in the accounting department. After retirement, he enjoyed gardening, sharing his bounty with neighbors and friends. He married Ann Rutledge in 1957 and they had a son, Steve Christian; and two daughters, Kathy Sandridge and Vickie McDonald, who all survived him. His first wife, Ann, passed away in 2009. He married his current wife, Ollie Ross Christian in July, 2013. They enjoyed 10 years together, Ollie survives him. He is also survived by six grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and two sisters, Gladys Connatser and Jean Roberts.

Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 11 a.m. at Buford Road Baptist Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Sep. 24, 2023.

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Elsie

April 17, 2025

Robert was a very stately man and appeared to have a charismatic personality! Always enjoyed seeing Ollie and him at church together! Elsie & Wil Braithwaite

Elsie Braithwaite

October 19, 2023

Ollie, I know you heart is heavy with the loss of Bob!
The two of you were such a cute and devoted couple. I'll be lifting you up in prayer! Love Elsie and Wil Braithwaite

Liz Hale Outland

September 27, 2023

I will miss you, Bob. Thanks for teaching me how to change the oil in my Corsica.

Sharon & Jerry Mallory

September 24, 2023

Ollie, I´m so very sorry for your loss. I have become so found of the both of you. Bob was one of the sweetest men I´ve ever met. He will truly be missed.

Diane Becker

September 24, 2023

Ollie
I am so very sorry for your loss. You two had 10 wonderful years together.
My thoughts and prayers are with you my dear.

The Staff of Morrissett Funeral and Cremation Service

September 24, 2023

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Memorial Events
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Sep

27

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Buford Road Baptist Church

819 Buford Road Richmond, VA 23235

Sep

27

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

Buford Road Baptist Church

819 Buford Road Richmond, VA 23235

Funeral services provided by:

Morrissett Funeral and Cremation Service

6500 Iron Bridge Rd, Richmond, VA 23234

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