Charles Ervin Robens , 71 of Yorktown, passed away Monday, June 20, 2016 while spending time outdoors at his beloved mountain home in Augusta County. Affectionately known as”Bubbus” to his sister and brothers and “Uncle Bubbus” to his nieces and nephews, Charlie was one of the most generous, giving and honest people to grace this earth. He joined the U.S.Navy right out of high school at 17 years old and served during the Vietnam War. After the Navy, he began a long and distinguished career with VEPCO and eventually retired with Dominion Power. Charlie was an avid outdoorsman and a member of Gray Game Conservation Club. He took hunting expeditions to many exciting places including, Africa, Canada and Alaska. Charlie was a proud member of the NRA. He belonged to Moose Lodge #1711. He was predeceased by his parents Charles and Sallie Robens and nephew J.C. Sgavicchio. He is survived by his special life companion Charlotte Pope; his sister Ann Sgavicchio; his brothers Stephen Robens and Ernest Robens (Nita); nieces Amber Ellis (Mark), Malina Robens, Kim Barefoot (Jim); nephews Cameron Sgavicchio, Chris Robens (Crystal), Brandon Robens (Lisa), Lance Robens, Clayton Robens, Timmy Walpole; six great nieces and seven great nephews; one great great nephew; and goddaughter Kyla Otey. The family will receive friends from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, June 24, 2016 at Bucktrout Funeral Home, 4124 Ironbound Rd Williamsburg VA. 23188; where a service will be held on Saturday, June 25 at 11 a.m. at Bucktrout Funeral Home, In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Disabled Veterans National Foundation, (DVNF) P.O. Box 96262, Washington, DC. 20090.
Service
12:00 AM
Bucktrout Funeral Home - Directions
4124 Ironbound Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188
757-229-3822
Visitation
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Bucktrout Funeral Home - Directions
4124 Ironbound Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188
757-229-3822
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