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Robert Clyde Chalkley passed away unexpectedly on December 29, 2017, due to injuries sustained from an automobile accident. He was born in 1947 to Joseph Andrew Chalkley (1914 – 1995) and Marguerite Elmira Farmer Chalkley (1913 – 1964). He was also predeceased by his brother Phillip Allen Chalkley (1943-2005). Robert married Ida Lucille Hall in 1995, and the two lived happily for 22 years in the home where Robert spent his whole life. Marrying Ida was one of the best things that ever happened to Robert because her love for him provided the voice he needed. Robert is not only survived by his wife Ida but also by his stepson Seth Hall and his wife Janet, his brother Edward Joseph Chalkley and his wife Margie, his late brother Phillip’s wife Roberta Chalkley, his sisters-in-law Georgie Holmes and her husband Steve, Frances Eakes, Gladys Eakes and her husband Brent, brother-in-law Albert Tinsley and his wife Debbie, special niece Janet Wade, and numerous nieces and nephews. Robert is buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Richmond, VA.
 One of the last major events in Robert’s life was his attending the Hermitage High School Class of 1967’s 50-year reunion. He and Ida were so excited in anticipation of the two-day event, and all of their eager expectations were fulfilled thanks to the kindness and generosity shown to them by our classmates who were present.
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Susie Cox (Mills)
So terribly sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Susie Mills
Kathy Buchanan (Trusdell)
It was always my great delight to arrive at a class reunion and see Robert sitting there, with his warm welcome and big smile. Reunion after reunion the continuity of checking in with Robert was reassuring and comforting. It warmed my heart to see him thriving and having a good life with Ida. After one reunion we communicated about his love for going out and fishing in the Chesapeake. He gave me the name and number of the fishing boat he used so I could give my Dad a fishing trip for his birthday. I first met Robert in second grade at Dumbarton Elementary school, and our teacher Miss Paulette. Iremember sitting next to him in reading circle, and witnessing his struggle. I thank Robert for his dear, gentle & kind spirit, and for the way his presence affected me and who I was to become. I am so saddened to hear of his sudden passing and will sorely miss his warm, friendly welcome. Thoughts and prayers for Robert and his family. Farewell dear friend, good journey home to a well-earned place in heaven.
Linda Buchanan (Freeman)
Not long after the class reunion was held, Ida called me to ask a question, and as she was getting ready to end the conversation, Robert, who was in the background, shouted out, "Tell Blake to behave!" He was such a sweet person.
Sherry Cullinan (Hollister)
I also had the experience of witnessing Robert's struggle, and also think it affected me in a way that helped navigate me into the nursing field. My heart went out to all those whose lives were a little harder than the rest of us for reasos out of their control. And he managed his life in a wonderful way. I ran into him a couple times over the years. I was always glad to see hiim. Working as a public health nurse during the years of the Bureau of Crippled Children, under which many children with facial and/or speech impairments, including cleft palates, were helped always made me think of him and recall his dignity and beautiful spirit. I am so glad he lived to his 50th reunion. Wish I could have been there!