Robert George Perdue went home to be with the Lord on May 25, 2024. He was born in North Carolina on May 11, 1936, to Mary Smith and Mont Perdue.

He had one child Almira Perdue Strube who passed away in 2004. He is survived by his wife of 54 years Shirley Ann Perdue; his 2 grandchildren Ricky Black (Barbara) and Jennifer Linville (James); 7 great-grandchildren, Kaylee, Christian, Gabriel, Tristan, Hunter, Aryah, and Avyana. He is also survived by his brother Mike Motley (Betty).

As a child, he grew up in The Children's Home, an orphanage located in North Carolina. He would often talk about this home with love and appreciation. When he came of age, he left the Children's home and enlisted in the Army. After his tour ended in France, he began working for the Newport News Shipyard where he retired in 1998. He enjoyed playing many sports throughout his life. As a child, he played basketball and football. Later in life, he became an avid bowler at Newmarket and York Lanes, but his favorite sport was baseball. A true fan of the Atlanta Braves he and his wife would go every year to spring training. His love of the game did not stop there, when he wasn't watching baseball, he was coaching it. Robert a devoted Christian demonstrated God's love in everything he did. There was no one he wouldn't talk to and his infectious love and laughter will forever be missed.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at Menchville Baptist Church followed by a time of visitation. Burial with military honors will follow at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veteran's Cemetery at 3:00 PM.