Robert Nelson Fooks Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Robert Nelson Fooks (Norfolk, Virginia), whose life came to an end on November 26, 2025 at the age of 87, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Col. Nelson Irving Fooks and Meta Stuart Shackelford Fooks; and his wife Mary Margaret Penzold Fooks (Peggy). He is survived by: his children, Robert Penzold Fooks (Ana Pendleton) of Annapolis, MD, William Baylor Fooks (Helen) of Charlottesville, VA and Laura Stuart White (Layton) of Norfolk, VA.; his grandchildren, Phoebe Anne Fooks Gryzlo (Andy) of Denver, CO, Stuart Bingham Fooks of Richmond, VA, William Bennett White of Norfolk, VA and Campbell Carr White of Norfolk, VA; his stepgrandchildren, Andrew Penn Duhon of Annapolis, MD, Wyeth Adeline Ward of Charlottesville, VA, William Cyrus Ward of Brooklyn, NY and Eliza Brooks Ward of Virginia Beach, VA.; his sisters, Meta Stuart Fooks Rickard of Georgia and Mary Bolling Fooks Whittemore of Portland, ME.; and his sisters-in-law, Phoebe Penzold Zarnegar (Bizhan) of West Point, VA, Laura Penzold Derrickson of Indianapolis, IN, Polly Penzold Pinelo (Armando) of Ponte Vedra, FL and Atlee Penzold Gill (Ralph) of Williamsburg, VA..
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, 6 Herndon Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403.
