Robert Ward “Bob” Stockum, 76, of Newport News, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. Bob was a resident of Newport News for over 20 years.
Bob was preceded in death by his father, Frederick Earl Stockum Sr., his mother, Virginia Davis James, and his brother, Frederick Earl Stockum Jr.
He is survived by his best friend and wife of 39 years, Stephanie J. Stockum; son, Robert Christopher (R.C.) Stockum; and grandson Tyler Christopher Stockum.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., at Bethany United Methodist Church, 13717 Bethany Church Road, Smithfield, VA 23430.
Memorial contributions may be made in “Bob’s” name to EDMARC, 516 London Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704. EDMARC provides family-centered home health and hospice for children with life-threatening illnesses through nursing, social, bereavement, and volunteer support; or Bethany United Methodist Church, c/o Raymond Edwards, 13088 Mill Swamp Road, Smithfield, VA 23430.