Robert "Rob" Lockridge

1945 - 2021

LOCKRIDGE, Mr. Robert "Rob", of Leesburg, Va., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 22, 2021. Rob is survived by his wife, Barbara; son, Josh, his wife, Mandie and their daughter, Evey Rose Lockridge; and his sister, Susan Kulig of Marathon, Fla. Rob was born on July 29, 1945 in Detroit, Mich., the son of Robert and Florence Lockridge. The family moved to Norfolk, Va., where Rob grew up and graduated from Granby High School and Old Dominion College. In 1969, he and Barbara were wed and moved to Richmond, Va. After a tour in the Air Force, they returned to Richmond and Rob began a 30-year career as a manager in the Governor's Budget Office. Upon retiring from state government, Rob accepted the position of Chief Legislative Liaison for the University of Virginia, where he served for 10 years and became an avid UVA Basketball fan! Rob and Barbara were members of St. Martin's Episcopal Church in Richmond, where Rob served the Lord in numerous capacities. In fall of 2017, Rob and Barbara moved to Leesburg, Va. to be close to Josh and his family and became members of St. Anne's Episcopal Church. Rob was a devoted and loving husband and father and a kind, patient and gracious gentleman, always ready and willing to "be there" for others. He had a quick wit and was known for enjoying a good practical joke. In addition to time with family and friends, Rob enjoyed sailing, hiking, playing bridge and attending UVA basketball games. Rob will be greatly missed; his memory will be cherished by all who knew and loved him, most especially, his family. Services will be held at a later date. The family requests that those who wish to honor Rob's life make donations to CARE, 151 Ellis St. NE, Atlanta, Ga. 30303.