Robert Franklin Bage

Robert Franklin Bage, 58, of Chester, VA passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2017. Born in Richmond, VA he was the son of the late Virginius Franklin and Nancy Bennett Bage; and was also preceded in death by his brothers, Eddie Virginius Bage and Kenneth Charles Bage. Robert had retired in 2016 from DuPont after 38 years of service, was a member of Cawson Street Church of Christ in Hopewell; and enjoyed being a vital member of Watch D.O.G.S. He is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Beverly Dawn Bage; two daughters, Audrey Gongloff and Ashley Ryder and husband, Jason; one son, Adam Gongloff and wife, Angela; six grandchildren, Kristal Young, Melina, Marcos and Manuel Ramirez, and David and Joseph Walker; and one brother, Ralph Bage. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 4, 2017 at the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home with Preacher Elijah Heath, officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, Chester, VA. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 3, 2017 at the funeral home. In keeping with Robert’s wishes, funeral attendees are asked to dress casual. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com