Robert Marion Stowe's Obituary
Robert Marion Stowe, aged 89, was called to heaven on Saturday September 10, 2022.
Robert was born on May 9, 1933 in Clark County, Virginia. He spent his childhood in Henry County, Virginia with his mother and younger brother. At the age of 21, Robert married and moved to Fredericksburg shortly thereafter, where he would reside for the remainder of his life.
As a younger man, Robert enjoyed shooting pool and playing softball, where he earned the nickname "Stove Pipe ", because of his tall and lean figure on the pitcher’s mound. Robert retired from Hilldrup and Virginia Taxi Company, where he made many life-long friends of his co-workers and people he hired.
In 1985, Robert became the founding President of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #4123, where he served as President for multiple terms, bringing together a community of men and women who would go on to grow the local aerie, and thereby provide support to many local charitable organizations, as well as college scholarships to students of area schools.
Robert was a devout member of Hollywood Church of the Brethren, where he forged many lasting and significant friendships that would serve him well in the final years of his life.
Robert was a devoted fan of Washington DC Football and Baseball, win or lose, and, when he was able, he greatly enjoyed socializing with his friends on Saturday nights at the Eagles and fishing in the Outer Banks. He was also an avid reader.
Robert was preceded in death by his father Walter Stowe and Mother Viola Clarke, his youngest daughter, Rita Carol Stowe, his oldest grandson Robbie Stowe, and wife Pauline Rakes Stowe.
Robert will be remembered and missed by many, including his daughter Sue Wegner, granddaughter Lauren Ashley Ritter (John), and great grandchildren Lillian and Lincoln, his son, Roger Stowe and grandchildren Chris Stowe (Lori), Angie Cudd (Marshall), and great grandchildren Destinei, Diamond, Dylan, Kaleb, Haley, Cierra, Noah, Jacob and Levi, his great, great grandchildren EIani, Eliyanah, Mileena, Jameson and Deacon, and by his youngest son, Justin Stowe and granddaughter, Isabella. He is also survived and will be missed by his loving brother, Marshall Stowe (Nancy), his devoted nephew, Tony Rakes (Ashley), his best friend, Jackie Waller, and many cherished cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Services will be held on Thursday, September 22nd at 1:00 pm at Hollywood Church of the Brethren, with viewing one hour prior to service. A private burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Services will conclude with an open reception and honorary Eagles Funeral Ritual at the Fraternal Order of Eagles #4123, located at 21 Cool Springs Road, Fredericksburg, Virginia.
The family has requested, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Hollywood Church of the Brethren, 225 Ferry Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22405.
Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Fredericksburg is handling the arrangements.
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