BORN

1947

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Nelsen Funeral Home - Richmond

4650 South Laburnum Avenue

Richmond, Virginia

Robert Chalkley Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 31, 2017.

CHALKLEY, Robert C., 70, of Richmond, passed away unexpectedly December 29, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Ida Chalkley; stepson Seth Hall (Janet); his brother Eddie Chalkley (Margie). He was predeceased by brother, Phillip Chalkley. Also survived by, sisters-in-law Georgie Holmes (Steve), Frances Eakes, Gladys Eakes (Brent), and Roberta Chalkley; brother-in-law Albert Tinsley (Debbie), special niece Janet Wade; and numerous nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 4, 2018, from 6 pm to 8 pm at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Va. 23231, where a funeral service will be held Friday at 1pm in the funeral home chapel. Interment to follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Richmond with a reception to follow. Condolences may be conveyed online at www.NelsenRichmond.com

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August 18, 2018

Willaim Rice

I remember Robert from 10th grade Boy's Home Ec. under Ms. Howell. He was part of my team in putting on a skit about proper dress clothes. A fine and wonderful guy he was.
William Rice HHS '66

January 6, 2018

Donna Knack

Ida, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. You and Robert were such a sweet couple and so faithful in coming to church. I will miss Robert's smile and warm handshake. Your loss is Heaven's gain and you have the assurance of seeing him again one day. May God bless and comfort you in the days ahead. Love, Donna

January 5, 2018

Barbara Meekins

Mr. Chalkley will be miss. He had a smile that would warm the coldest heart....Barbara Meekins( Jencare)

January 5, 2018

Kathy Trusdell

My heart breaks for you, Ida, and for Robert and your family.
I will be forever grateful for having known Robert for all these years; his smile, his warm, enthusiastic welcomes to our high school reunions, and the gift he gave to all of us for being here in our lives, and touching us in such profound ways.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I am so deeply sorry.

January 4, 2018

Bobby Hubbard

I first met Robert in 2nd grade and we went through high school together - Hermitage High, Class of 1967. Some people you never forget ... Robert is one of those. He was a good person but I mostly remember his discipline and determination.

It was good seeing him at our 50th reunion - it shows he cared for his classmates, as we did him.

January 4, 2018

Linda Freeman

Robert was an inspiration to anyone who knew him but especially to his Hermitage High School classmates. What a sweet man.

January 4, 2018

Pastor Don Sumpter

What a joy it is to be able to call Robert my friend. I will always cherish the moments I was able to fellowship with him following Sunday services. He and I were able to joke and play with each other knowing that it was motivated by mutual love and respect. Most recently fussing back and forth that Christmas was going to be a box of rocks for him. Robert always displayed his sincere and deepest love for Ida. As their pastor I cannot count the times that the two of them came to the alter and knelt in prayer together.
His passing came as a shock to so many of us but not to God. It comforts me to personally know of his faith and trust in God. Our loss is truly his gain.
Pastor Don Sumpter

January 4, 2018

MaryAnn Roberts

Mrs Chalkley, I am so sorry for your loss. I am thinking and praying for you. It was a privilege to get to know your husband, he will be missed greatly. I still remember his face glowing when showing me the high school reunion photo of you and him dressed up.

January 3, 2018

"Sorry for your loss Ida - we will surely miss Robert at Landmark - He was so faithful in coming to church. Will be praying for you and your family in the days ahead. Please know that I love you and will be praying for you.

January 3, 2018

Tywana Hampton

Mr. and Mrs. Chalkley were so sweet together. It was such a joy to see them at church, always joyfully shaking hands with members and guests. I would often see them when I was on my lunch break at the Willow Lawn Shopping Center.

Ida, I know you will miss him. Take joy in knowing you will see him again. May God comfort you.

Tywana Hampton

January 3, 2018

James & Abby Ball

Mrs. Chalkley you are in our thoughts.

January 3, 2018

Margaret Lowry

Ida, I am so sorry for your loss. Robert was always a favorite among his friends at Hermitage High School. I was blessed to been able to talk with you at our 50th Reunion in October. God be with you & your family.

January 3, 2018

Wayne Chambliss

Please except my condolences in the passing of Robert. It was an honor to know him.

Wayne Chambliss

January 3, 2018

Angel Hammers

My Uncle Robert was a kind, gentle man who was so faithful and loving to my Aunt. Such an unfortunate loss. We will try to make it to VA for the ceremony. Much love.

January 3, 2018

BILL HILLIARD

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I WORKED WITH ROBERT FOR 20 YEARS. HE WAS A CHARACTER. HE WILL BE MISSED.

January 2, 2018

Christopher and Heather Hrobsky

We didn't know Mr. Chalkley very well, but what we do know is he was a very sweet man. We sat behind him and his wife at church. He was always so kind and smiley as he shook hands. I (Heather) am truly thankful I got to shake his hand the Sunday before he passed away. We are praying for his family.

January 2, 2018

Beth & Jackie Shook

We are so sorry for your loss- Robert was a good man

January 2, 2018

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Rachel Hogge

Robert was a kind, thoughtful man. He always had a smile and warm heart. Ida, my prayers are with you and your family. What a joy to know that we will see him again one day! Love, Rachel

January 1, 2018

Steve Buckingham

Robert was always a wonderful person when I knew him at Hermitage High School. I was so fortunate to talk with Robert and Ida at our 50th reunion in October. He was the same thoughtful man that I had always known.

Ida, I am so sorry

January 1, 2018

Marty Naylor

I always loved his smile and sweet attitude. He will be missed dearly, but we will see him again one day. Praying for you, Ida, and the whole family. Love, the Naylors

January 1, 2018

Brenda Martin

My heartfelt sympathy to you, Ida, and to the rest of Robert's family. You have lost a kind and loving soul whose smile brightened a room. Many of us will long remember the joy of seeing the two you happy and content sharing renewed friendships at the HHS reunion. May God bless and comfort you all.

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