Fox, Robert Gordon

Robert Gordon “Robbie” Fox, age 73, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at the Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, VA, after a long battle with a respiratory illness. Born May 9, 1952, in Bluefield, WV, he was the son of the late Morris and Bette Six Fox.

Robbie worked for Acme Wood Preserving as a procurement manager. He enjoyed playing the bass guitar and loved spending time on the lake fishing or cruising in his beloved corvette.

Survivors include his loving wife, Vanessa “Katy” Noonkester Fox of Bluefield, WV; daughter, Elsbeth “Ellie” Fox and Sean Fuda of Bluefield, WV; granddaughters, Khaleesi Grace and Ellaria of Bluefield, WV; stepsons, Ryker Young and wife Leslie, and Logan Young and wife Amy, all of Ballard, WV; five step grandchildren, Annsley, Piper, Axel, Noah, and McKinna; sister, Jennifer Fox of Bluefield, WV; brother, John Edward Fox and wife Phyliss of Carrolton, TX; and nephews, David Whitley Fox of Bluefield, WV, and Austin Fox of Austin, TX.

A time of gathering and celebrating Robbie’s life will be held from 6:00PM until 8:00PM on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home in Peterstown, WV.

Online guestbook can be signed or condolences may be sent to the family at www.broyles-shrewsbury.com.