Robert Fred Blevins

Fred Blevins (82)

July 17, 1942 – May 20, 2025

Robert Fred Blevins was born July 17, 1942, the middle child of Robert Graham Blevins and Fannie Bell Widener Blevins of Chilhowie, VA. He had two sisters, Betty Cullop and Terri Martin. He had many aunts, uncles, cousins and nephews. He also was blessed with a wife, Peggy Hayden and a daughter Sabrene’ Willis, grandson, Hayden Willis and granddaughter, Sophia Willis. Fred grew up a country boy, hunting, fishing, playing football, basketball and baseball. After graduating from Abingdon Technical School, he worked at Newport News Shipyard for forty-three years working his way up to electrical engineer. He married Peggy Hayden Feb. 14, 1964 and they resided in the Tidewater area for sixty-one years. He was also blessed with a wonderful church, West Hampton Baptist, where he served in many areas. His favorite role in the church was teaching God’s word. Dementia became an issue and he was forced to give up those things. Fred fought a good fight for eight years. He suffered but never questioned God’s plan for him.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday May 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Parklawn Wood Funeral Home, located at 2551 N. Armistead Ave, Hampton VA 23666. https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/hampton-va/fred-blevins

All who knew him loved him! All who knew him will certainly miss him! I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13

If you are unable to attend in person, please feel free to join us live at https://www.facebook.com/ParklawnWood

This is a courtesy announcement by Fraziers’ Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237 East Main Street, Marion VA 24354.