Robert W. Birdsong

Robert W. Birdsong died on December 18, 2022, at the age of 92. He was born to Robert Littleberry Birdsong and Helen Beatrice Hitchcock Birdsong in Petersburg, VA on September 23, 1930. He graduated from Petersburg High School, served four years in the Navy, and attended Virginia Tech graduating in 1957 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He was employed by Amoco Oil Refinery In Yorktown, VA, for 33 years, retiring in 1990 as Superintendent of Engineering.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife of 49 years, Janice Martinez Birdsong; his son, Brian Darden Birdsong; and his brother, Raymond Birdsong.

Survivors include his wife, Shirley Crockett Birdsong; daughters Cathy Dutchak (Mike), Stephanie Birdsong, Joan Windmuller (Steve); son, Robert Marc (Trey) Birdsong; stepsons, Philip Crockett (Elizbeth), Craig Crockett (Diane), and David Crockett; grandchildren, Sarah Geroux, Alexander Dutchak, Adam Dutchak, Kelsey Windmuller Ivy (David), and Seth Windmuller; step-granddaughters, Sydney, Caroline, and Catherine Crockett; and two great-grandsons, Elliot and Cooper Ivy.

The family would like to thank all the members of the Riverside Hospice team, especially RN Dannielle and CNA Shanelle for their loving and dedicated care during his last months.

Robert has requested that no services be held. A celebration of life will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to the Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.com or 1-800-272-3900 or the York County Fire & Life Safety, P.O. Box 532 Yorktown, VA 23690.

The Peninsula Funeral Home, 11144 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, VA 23601, is assisting the family. For a full obituary, please see the website www.peninsulafuneralhome.com/obituaries.