Obituary of Robert V. Becraft

Robert Volney BeCraft (June 9, 1940 - August 30, 2018)

“Mr. B” as he was fondly known by his family and friends, peacefully went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 30, 2018 with his loving wife and sweetheart Sandra by his side.

“Mr.B” placed God first in his life living the Mathew 6:33 principle of seeking first the kingdom of God and His righteousness. This was evident in his devotion and unselfish love for his family, friends, church and his passion for reaching the lost.

“Mr. B” was a graduate of George Wythe High School and William and Mary College where he served as a drum major at both institutions. He was also an avid fan of his son's alma mater Virginia Tech Hokies.

He faithfully served the state of Virginia at Virginia Employment Commission for 36 years and as a teacher and tax preparer for H&R Block for 30+ years.

He also lived a life of service to others as a dedicated charter member and elder of Botetourt Community Church and through reaching the lost in the Gideon jail ministry.  He spent many summers voluntarily mowing grass for friends, Botetourt Community Church, ICCD, and the Community Arboretum at Virginia Western Community College.

He is preceded in death by his parents George and Eva King BeCraft; his wife of 28 years, Patricia Ann Clark; and his brother-in-law, Perry Day.  He is survived by his wife of 11 years Sandra; his children Clark BeCraft(Shannon) and Ginger Cole(Dean), Sonya Wornom(Michael), Rhonda Shell(Dwayne), and Todd Richardson(Jennifer); his grandchildren, Emma Cole, Isaac BeCraft, Robert BeCraft, Tyler Shell(Tess), Lilly Maxwell(Isaac), Becky Rodriguez(Gary), Emma Richardson, Will Richardson, Alyssa Wornom, and Tailore Wornom; his sister Carolyn Day; niece Angie Day Giallorenzi(Tom); great nieces, Mia Giallorenzi and Sara Giallorenzi; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Larry and Janet Clark; nieces, Kathy Clark and Karen Clark; and nephew Jonathan Clark(Jaimie).

Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Rd. Roanoke, VA 24019. Visitation is Monday, September 3^rd 4:00-7:00pm and the Funeral is Tuesday, September 4^th at 11:00 am at the funeral home.  Interment to follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Gideons Inernational P.O. Box 135 Daleville, VA 24083. Condolences can be left at www.simpsonfuneral.com.