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    Monday, May 25 2020
    John Robert

    Posted by: Clarke and Staples Funeral Homes AT 06:52 pm   |  Permalink   |  26 Comments  |  Email
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    My thoughts and prayers are with all of you! I am sorry for your loss! Ginna Hawthorne Wilson
    Posted by Ginna Wilson on 05/25/2020 - 08:15 PM
    Joan and family -- My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Bob was a very dear cousin. He will be missed so very much. Love you. Ruth
    Posted by Ruth Butcher Harris on 05/26/2020 - 08:44 AM
    Sorry to hear of Bob's death.Sending prayers to all the family.
    Posted by Becky McKenney on 05/26/2020 - 09:01 AM
    Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Bob was a wonderful man. He was a great friend. He was very caring and compassionate. I hope you can find comfort soon. He will be missed by many. Love and prayers, Paula and Larry Carr
    Posted by Paula and Larry Carr on 05/26/2020 - 11:22 AM
    Being one of the eleven children in the family, I can honestly say that I could not have asked for a better brother. He was always caring, loving and supportive to his family. We will all miss him tremendously. Rest in peace in the arms of Jesus Christ, our dear Lord and Savior.
    Posted by Mildred Spivey Rogers on 05/26/2020 - 01:44 PM
    You are in my thoughts and prayers. Uncle Bob was always so kind to us.
    Posted by Patricia Daniels Noll on 05/26/2020 - 01:45 PM
    I will surely miss you, Bob. You were a wonderful and kind brother.
    Posted by Gracie Spivey La PLace on 05/26/2020 - 01:52 PM
    I will surely miss you, Bob. You were a wonderful and kind brother.
    Posted by Gracie Spivey La PLace on 05/26/2020 - 01:55 PM
    Bob was a good friend and generous with his collection of bluegrass music. A lot of the CDs that I have came from Bob! He also sang at my wedding....I'll never forget it! I will miss him but keep him dear in my heart.
    Posted by Sandi Davenport on 05/26/2020 - 04:39 PM
    Thank you for being a devoted life-long friend. We will miss you and will cherish our memories of time spent together.
    Posted by Wiley and Carole Wallace on 05/26/2020 - 05:12 PM
    God bless your family.
    Posted by Gus Cobb on 05/26/2020 - 09:10 PM
    Roger, I am so sorry to learn about your Father's passing. Hang on to all the good memories .🙏
    Posted by Gloria & Mike Waycaster on 05/26/2020 - 10:06 PM
    I am so sorry. You & your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
    Posted by Ronnie Booker on 05/26/2020 - 10:18 PM
    Our hear tfelt condolonces.
    Posted by Elaine and Peter Pettoni on 05/27/2020 - 06:52 AM
    So sorry for the loss of your Dad Roger.
    Posted by Roma Morris on 05/27/2020 - 07:06 AM
    Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, please accept our condolences on your loss. May you all be comforted with your memories.
    Posted by Maritta Seamster Götz on 05/27/2020 - 07:07 AM
    Joan, so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I also let Wayne Lewis know and he asked that I pass on to you his condolences and that it was great to call Bob his friend.
    Posted by Julie Goodrich Childrey on 05/27/2020 - 08:10 AM
    We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Bob. Bob was a true friend to David. So Glad they kept in touch over the years and talked often. Lots of great memories for him to carry on! We will be thinking and praying for you and your family during this time! 🙏🏻❤️
    Posted by David and Sandy Belshan on 05/27/2020 - 10:23 AM
    Joan, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
    Posted by Sharon and Walt Dunawau on 05/27/2020 - 12:23 PM
    My thoughts and prayers are with Bobs family. Bob was a great person and he always treated me nice. He was a great guy and will be missed. Rest in peace my friend. James
    Posted by James Sebra on 05/27/2020 - 04:07 PM
    Danny and I have always had fond memories of hanging out with Bob. He was a sweet man, and will be missed by so many. We send prayers for strength and peace at this difficult time to all his family and friends. We know Bob is playing music up in heaven and singing with the angels. God bless you, Pam and Danny Hughes
    Posted by Pam Hughes on 05/27/2020 - 04:58 PM
    Danny and I have always had fond memories of hanging out with Bob. He was a sweet man, and will be missed by so many. We send prayers for strength and peace at this difficult time to all his family and friends. We know Bob is playing music up in heaven and singing with the angels. God bless you, Pam and Danny Hughes
    Posted by Pam Hughes on 05/27/2020 - 05:04 PM
    Sorry to hear about your Dad.I can hang out and listen anytime.
    Posted by John McCormick on 05/27/2020 - 07:53 PM
    There wasn't a bigger fan of my music and a better friend than Bob. So Many Years and Words of Encouragement through my music career. And No One could fry better Chicken Livers or bake a Pound Cake than he did. I will always have my fond Memories Of The Kindest Gentleman I ever have known. We are so very sorry for your loss He will be greatly missed by so many. Our prayers to you Joan & Family at this very sad time.
    Posted by Mark Newton & Family on 05/27/2020 - 08:23 PM
    What wonderful neighbors we have. Bob was a wonderful friend, always giving to others. He fought hard. Now he can rest. We love you. Our prayers are with Joan and the family.
    Posted by Janet & Steve Hatchett on 05/27/2020 - 08:42 PM
    Bob will truly be missed. What a wonderful friend & neighbor and was always giving to others. He fought a good fight. Now it's time to rest. Prayers and thoughts are with the family.
    Posted by Janet & Steve Hatchett on 05/27/2020 - 08:50 PM

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               John Robert “Bob” Spivey, 83, of Powhatan, Virginia started singing with the Angels on May 25, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents,       Robert Clarence Spivey and Emma Louise McKenney Spivey; his son, John Robert Spivey, Jr; two grandchildren, J. Patrick Mott, II and Josephine Mott; siblings, Allen Spivey, Jane Cuneo, and Betty Hornstein.

              He is survived by Joan Nyman Spivey, his loving wife of 49 years,; his children, Roger Spivey (Wendy), Kimberly Mule’, and Alison Spivey, seven  grandchildren, Emily Arnold, Christopher Spivey, Aleksa Mule’, Reese Mule’, Ella Mule’, Camille Mule’, and Victoria Pultz; his sisters, Nancy Hayes, Gracie Laplace (Stuart), Mildred Rogers, Dorothy Rickman; brothers, Willie Spivey (Dale), Charles Spivey (Penny), and Joe Spivey (Audrey).  Bob also leaves behind several nieces and nephews. 

              Bob, the oldest of eleven children, was raised on a tobacco farm in Lunenburg County, Virginia.  He grew up to learn the value of hard work and was known as a dependable and loyal friend.  Bob was a lover of bluegrass and country music and could often be found playing his guitar and singing.  He enjoyed baking for family and friends. During the holiday season, he made his famous fruitcakes to give to those he loved and cherished. 

              The family will receive friends Thursday, May 28th from 12:30 to 1:30 at the Clarke Funeral Home in Kenbridge. Graveside funeral services will immediately follow at 2PM in the Kenbridge Cemetery.

              In lieu of flowers please consider memorial donations to Coalition Churches of Powhatan at PO Box 57 Powhatan, VA  23139.

              Online condolences may be sent at www.clarkeandstaples.com

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