Robert George Silk Sr. - Cremation Society of Virginia

Robert George Silk Sr.

July 8, 1936 - January 30, 2022

Robert George Silk, known to everyone as George, went to be with the Lord January 30, 2022.

George is survived by his loving and devoted wife Winnie and many supportive family members and friends.

He was a lifelong resident of Newport News and married his high school sweetheart on December 28, 1957. There has never been any question about the love George and Winnie had for one another. They often shared hugs without regard to who might be around to observe.

George graduated from Virginia Tech in 1959. As a teenager, he worked with his father and uncle at Patrick and Silk Appliance Company in Downtown Newport News. Following a career with Newport News Shipbuilding as an Engineer, he co-founded Agape Christian Bookstore, which was a cornerstone business in Hilton for 30 years.

George found joy in many things. In recent years, he could be seen riding his bike with his dog in his basket. He took his kids on bike rides we thought would never end. He loved gardening and worked tirelessly raising vegetables and caring for the yard.

He enjoyed traveling and experiencing cultures that were foreign to him. On one such trip, George and Winnie saw much of Germany, Holland, and Paris while visiting their son who was stationed in Germany at the time.

He introduced his family to camping, using a borrowed pop-up camper. Fairy Stone National Park, Shenandoah Acres, Chalk Mountain, and John Kerr Dam were among the campgrounds visited.

We spent many long hours in our station wagon traveling to and from sites in Florida, Georgia, both Carolinas, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Maine. We once took a road trip to visit a pecan factory because their catalog always invited us to do so. Once we arrived, we found they weren’t expecting us and there was nothing to see or buy.

Family vacations to the Outer Banks became the norm after that. Over a period of time, George bought each of us a surf fishing rod that resulted in lots of laughs and many fond memories.

George has often been described as having the heart of a Pastor. He loved visiting and caring for others in need. He was never too busy or distracted to listen and never judged anyone by what they said.

He was soft-spoken, brilliant, and humble. Ironically, he never realized he was the very picture of the type of man he most admired. He was devoted to God, his wife, and family.

A Celebration of Life will take place at the World Outreach Worship Center/Congregation Zions Sake building located at 1233 Shields Road in Newport News on Tuesday, February 15^th at 11:00.

Cremation Society of Virginia-Newport News assisted the family with arrangements.

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Robert George Silk, known to everyone as George, went to be with the Lord January 30, 2022. George is survived by his loving and devoted wife Winnie and many supportive family members and friends. He was a lifelong resident of Newport News and married his high school sweetheart on December 28, 1957. There has never…

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Winnie, you and George welcomed us into your lives no questions asked. From soft comments that we are all working together for God’s kingdom even tho we worked at different brands of Christian bookstores, to throwing wadded up wrapping paper at each other at Christmas, we are better people just having known you. We love you and your family Winnie.

George, we grew up side by side. You taught me how to drive, we played together every day, your Mom fed me milk and sandwiches at lunchtime. The milk was in a silver cup and the sandwiches served on a Crystal plate and I was an extra member of the family. You will be missed by many, but non more than me. I know not when I will join you, but I’ll be there sooner than you can imagine I guess, and “let the good times roll”. We can ride double on my bike and not get in trouble. We can skip rocks on the lakes of Heaven and not get in trouble. We even won’t be in trouble if you let me drive your Dad's car and you won’t have to take the blame when I bump another car. Keep a light burning for me. It won’t be very long now.

So very sorry to hear about George's passing. He was a wonderful man. When he spoke everyone listened. You always knew he loved the Lord and his family and he was willing to share that love with you. Winnie, you and your family are in our prayers. Ron and Sue Swain

Mr. Silk will always be remembered for his kindness, consideration, and heart for visiting and caring about others, even when he wasn’t in the best of health, himself. My Mom, Dorothy Crute, and also my husband and I enjoyed and appreciated his visits and prayers after Mom had medical issues. May the love & peace of God be with your family and with all those who will miss Mr. Silk.

Winnie, I'm so sorry to hear about George. Walter shared this message with me, and I have forwarded it to my family. You and your family will certainly be in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time. My love to all of you. Shirley

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Winnie and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. George was such a kind and soft spoken person. Sympathy and prayers to you all.

Winnie, I am so sorry to learn of George’s passing. We have thought of you all so often and so many of the good times we shared in the past. Our prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Mickey and Carolyn

Loved my Dad very much. He was such a sweet humble man. Taught me to water ski, bike ride and have a love for the water no matter whether it was the ocean, John Kerr Dam ( we loved saying that as kids) or the lake at Shenandoah Acres. Thanks for loving me unconditionally, I know it was a lot to do.

George was more like a brother than my nephew-in-law. We are of the same age and I have always thought of Winnie as my sister. When ever I visited George and Winnie, George would always have a smile on his face and when we parted he would always say, "I love you Walter". The memories I have of George will always be with me.

I thank God for this man who loved me for over 64 years. We both knew that God had chosen us for each other. He left his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren a wonderful example of loving others and showing them he cared for them.

What a wonderful life lived and I am sure he will be missed by his family. Prayers that they remember his good times and know that he is in a peaceful place. Our deepest sympathies to his wife and family, Bob and Laurie

What a blessing you've been to me all my life. I miss you, dad!!!

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