Beachfront Memorial Service for Robert Gennings, 1952-2012

Robert Charles Gennings, 59, husband of Mary Katherine Belote Gennings and a resident of Williamsburg, passed away Thursday, August 2.

A celebration of his life will be held Monday, August 6, at sunset (7:30 p.m.) at the north end of the Cape Charles Beach. The Rev. Linwood Cook will officiate, and all are invited to attend.

Robert Gennings was born November 20, 1952, in Arkansas, and grew up in Texas. He was the son of the late Robert Truman Gennings and the late Helen Percell Gennings.

He was a retired heavy equipment operator for George Nice and Sons, and previously worked for the Missouri State Highway Department and in the oil fields of Texas.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by five children, Robert Bryan Gennings of Williamsburg, Kimberly Faye Osterdyk of Golden City, Mo., James Frances Hertig II and companion, Tedra Whitting, of Gravois Mills, Mo., Katherine Danielle Cook and husband, Gray, of Chatham, Va., and Luther Tankard Burgess and companion, Amber, of Cape Charles; two sisters, Sister Catherine Clare of Greenwich, NY, and Nancy Logan and husband, Jim, of Gonzales, TX. He leaves behind 15 grandchildren ranging from 9 months to 17 years old.

Robert Gennings loved the outdoors and being with his wife and family. He loved hunting, fishing, kayaking and canoeing. His true passion, however, was his Harley. He will be sadly missed by all.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.doughtyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements were made by Doughty Funeral Home, Exmore.