Robert "Bobby" Austin Charity Jr

June 7, 1938 - August 12, 2021

Charity, Robert (Bobby) Austin, Jr., 83 of Charles City, VA departed this life August 12, 2021. He was the son of the late Robert A. and Coreen W. Charity. Bobby was an avid NASCAR fan, enjoyed keeping up his yard and endless tinkering in his garage. When he wasn’t doing these three things, he also enjoyed catching up with family and friends to share his opinion on current events – of which were strong and many – and a good meal (preferably prime rib seasoned and seared, seafood boils, seafood alfredo, or spicy fried chicken thighs). Bobby lived a simple but very full and optimistic life. He encouraged others to do the same. He always had a smile and witty jokes to share with everyone he encountered. He never met a stranger and to know him was to know a friend. Bobby was loved dearly by all and constantly gave more to the world and others than he ever took. Bobby will be missed the most for these characteristics and leaves them as his invaluable legacy to us all. Bobby was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was retired from Anheuser Busch, Williamsburg, VA. He is survived by his loving wife Barbara J. Charity, a devoted daughter, Stacy C. Goode (Michael); daughter, Shelia Charity; a son, Barry Adkins (Shirley); stepson, AJ Johnson (Mary); two grandsons, Terrell Gray and Joshua Charity; one sister, Barbara C. Crawley (John, Jr.); three brothers, Melvin R. Charity (Molly), H. Hugo Charity (Chandra); Barry W. Charity (Patricia); two sisters-in-law, Ida J. Garner and Thelma O. Johnson; three brothers-in-law, Robert L. Johnson (Shirley); Irving M. Johnson (Delores) and Howard W. Johnson (Gloria); Many devoted cousins (including the Maryland cousins, Barbara, Herman, Bruce and Stanley Charity, with whom he lived with for many years and was like a big brother) as well as other loving relatives and great friends. Due to the covid pandemic, a private remembrance will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that in memory of Bobby; please consider donating to the American Cancer Society or to your favorite charity.