In Memory of

Robert

E.

"Bobby"

Shackelford

Obituary for Robert E. "Bobby" Shackelford

Robert E. “Bobby” Shackelford, 88, of Water View a U.S. Navy veteran and retired waterman, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020. Bobby was a member of Hermitage Baptist Church, the Virginia Waterman’s Association and a charter member of the Water View Volunteer Fire Department and was honored to be names Captain of the 2006 Urbanna Oyster Festival Parade.

Survived by his wife, Vivian M. Shackelford; a daughter, Kathy S. Thrift (William); a granddaughter, Sherry Williams (Wesley) and a great grandson, Landon.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. Friday, January 31, 2020 in Faulkner Funeral Homes, Bristow-Faulkner Chapel, Saluda where the family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Hermitage Baptist Church Cemetery, Church View.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to Riverside Walter Reed Hospice, 7358 Main Street, Gloucester, VA 23061.