Robert Steorts Obituary Ret. Lt. Col. Robert Allen Steorts, USAF, Retired (86) went to be with the Lord on May 5, 2023. He was the son of the late Allie and Anon Steorts of Clay, WV and was predeceased by 3 brothers and 8 sisters. Robert was retired after 26 years from the United States Air Force an active member of New Creation United Methodist Church, past president of PACMOAA, and enjoyed the Thursday Morning Prayer Breakfast Group. He is survived by his wife Gladys Steorts; children Craig Allen Steorts and wife Alyson of Bossier City, LA, Kenneth Dale Steorts and wife Joy of Memphis, TN, and Pamela Steorts Centers of Fairfax, VA; 6 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren and extended family and friends. A funeral service will be conducted on Monday, May 15, 2023, 2 PM at New Creation UMC, 4320 Bruce Road, Chesapeake, VA 23321 by Rev. Randy Duncan and Rev. Bob Cofield. Burial will be conducted with military honors on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, 10 AM at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. The family will receive friends at R. W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home and Crematory, 5685 Lee Farm Lane, Suffolk, VA 23435 on Sunday, May 14, 2023 from 6:30-8:00 PM. Memorial donations may be made to the Suffolk SPCA, 412 Kings Fork Road, 23434. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.rwbakerfh.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?searchName=Robert+Steorts&page=1 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/robert-steorts-obituary?id=51819735 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/Robert-Allen-Steorts/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Ret. Lt. Col. Robert Allen Steorts, USAF, Retired (86) died on 5 May 2023. He served 26 years in the Air Force and was an active member of New Creation United Methodist Church. He was survived by his wife Gladys, three children, six grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A funeral service was held on 15 May 2023 at New Creation UMC, Chesapeake, VA. Burial with military honors took place on 16 May 2023 at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. The family received friends on 14 May 2023 at R. W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home, Suffolk, VA. ### The Edited Obituary Robert Steorts Obituary Ret. Lt. Col. Robert Allen Steorts, USAF, Retired (86) went to be with the Lord on 5 May 2023. He was the son of the late Allie and Anon Steorts of Clay, WV and was predeceased by 3 brothers and 8 sisters. Robert was retired after 26 years from the United States Air Force an active member of New Creation United Methodist Church, past president of PACMOAA, and enjoyed the Thursday Morning Prayer Breakfast Group. He is survived by his wife Gladys Steorts; children Craig Allen Steorts and wife Alyson of Bossier City, LA, Kenneth Dale Steorts and wife Joy of Memphis, TN, and Pamela Steorts Centers of Fairfax, VA; 6 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren and extended family and friends. A funeral service will be conducted on Monday, 15 May 2023, 2 PM at New Creation UMC, 4320 Bruce Road, Chesapeake, VA 23321 by Rev. Randy Duncan and Rev. Bob Cofield. Burial will be conducted with military honors on Tuesday, 16 May 2023, 10 AM at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. The family will receive friends at R. W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home and Crematory, 5685 Lee Farm Lane, Suffolk, VA 23435 on Sunday, 14 May 2023 from 6:30-8:00 PM. Memorial donations may be made to the Suffolk SPCA, 412 Kings Fork Road, 23434. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Ret. Lt. Col. Robert Allen Steorts, USAF, Retired | |---------|---------------------------------------------------| | Age | 86 | | Birth | 1937 (estimated); Unknown | | Death | 5 May 2023; Unknown | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|---------------------|------------------| | Robert Allen Steorts | Decedent | Unknown | | Gladys Steorts | Spouse | Unknown | | Allie Steorts | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Anon Steorts | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Craig Allen Steorts | Child | Bossier City, LA | | Kenneth Dale Steorts | Child | Memphis, TN | | Pamela Steorts Centers | Child | Fairfax, VA | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Retired from the United States Air Force after 26 years of service 2. Held the rank of Lieutenant Colonel (Lt. Col.) in the USAF 3. Active member of New Creation United Methodist Church 4. Past president of PACMOAA (organization not specified in the obituary) 5. Enjoyed participating in the Thursday Morning Prayer Breakfast Group 6. Had 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren 7. Originally from Clay, WV (based on parents' information) 8. Predeceased by 3 brothers and 8 sisters