Robert Benjamin Beckwith

Robert Benjamin Beckwith, age 76, of Manassas, VA passed away peacefully at his home on November 29, 2021. Robert is survived by his wife of 54 years, Rita Beckwith. He is also survived by his sister Juanita Payne of Culpeper; his son Kevin Beckwith and wife Maria of Manassas; granddaughter Adelina Ntiros and husband Nicholas of Manassas; sisters-in-law Joan Wolfrey of Manassas, Linda Miller of Manassas, and Louise Miller of Fredericksburg; and numerous nieces and nephews. Robert was preceded in death by his parents Benjamin and Mildred Beckwith. Born and raised in Oakton, VA on July 29, 1945, Robert, known as Bobby, attended James Madison High School from 1959 to 1963. He took an avid interest in cars and music during his younger years which carried on throughout his life, attending antique car shows and various concerts to include visits to the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN. Robert was known for his love of country music and collected numerous records. He graduated high school to start his career with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) at age 17. Robert worked hard over the years from his position in the mailroom to retiring as a logistics officer overseeing a large geographical area for the agency. Robert retired from his successful career in the CIA after 37 years. Robert was married to his high school sweetheart, Rita, in 1967 and had one son prior to moving to Manassas, VA where he lived the remainder of his life. Robert was a passionate husband, father, uncle, and granddaddy. He was a man of integrity and generosity and he passed on much of his wisdom and character to friends and family. Robert gave his life to Jesus in 2004 and was water baptized at Lighthouse Assembly of God in Manassas. He went on to share the love of Christ with everyone he met and displayed that love in the way he lived. Robert loved his family deeply and considered his role as a granddaddy one of the greatest joys of his life. Every Thanksgiving and Christmas season he could not wait for the family gatherings and traditions, sharing meals together and exchanging gifts. Robert always welcomed people into his home as family and gave sincerely from his heart expecting nothing in return. His selfless nature and devotion to God, family, and others guided him and touched the lives of many around him. During Robert’s retirement years, he enjoyed spending time with his family and went out of his way to help those he knew and loved. He enjoyed taking trips with his wife to Charlestown Races in West Virginia and took a particular interest in vacationing around the Caribbean on a cruise ship. Robert was a platinum member with Carnival Cruise Lines and adamantly looked forward to his time aboard. Robert was a die hard baseball fan and while at home could be found in his favorite spot on the couch cheering on the Washington Nationals. He attended numerous Nationals games and was proud to be present at the World Series Parade when the Nationals brought home the Commissioner's Trophy. Robert was full of joy and his contagious personality was sure to put a smile on whoever he was with. A service will be held for friends and family to celebrate the life of Robert Beckwith on Thursday, December 9th, 2021 at 11:00 am. The service will be held at Living Faith Church, 10266 Battleview Pkwy, Manassas, VA 20109. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions take the form of a donation in the Beckwith family name to the American Heart Association (heart.org). Please sign the guestbook at www.bakerpostfh.com