FAIRMONT, W.Va. (WV News) — Robert James Satterwhite, Sr., 62, of Fairmont passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 18, 2023.
Robert was born in Norfolk, Virginia.
He was predeceased by his father Walter L. Satterwhite, Sr.; and his sisters Caroline Diane Satterwhite and Mary Anne Satterwhite.
Robert graduated in 1979 from Frank W. Cox High School and Virginia Beach Vocational Technical with a certification in Diesel mechanics. While working at Norfolk International Airport as a diesel mechanic, he took a keen interest in aviation technology, and graduated from Rice Aviation in Chesapeake Virginia.
Upon graduation with an A&P certification, he took a job teaching power plant courses at J. Sargent Reynolds Community College for Rice Aviation in Richmond, Virginia. While teaching, he realized he missed turning wrenches, so he applied to Pratt & Whitney in Bridgeport, West Virginia where he was hired as an aviation mechanic and F.A.A. inspector. Robert worked 30 years with Pratt & Whitney.
He enjoyed restoring cars, restoring boats and going fishing as much as possible.
Robert is survived by his mother, Kathleen Hairfield Satterwhite of Virginia Beach; his wife Mary Ann Whitlatch Satterwhite of Fairmont; his son Robert James Satterwhite, II; and daughters Nora Satterwhite and Sarah Hays and husband Josh.
He is also survived by his brothers Walter “Bud” Satterwhite and wife Joy and Donald S. Satterwhite, of Virginia Beach Virgina; his niece Laura Payne and her husband Dave; and his great nephews, Blake and Logan Payne.
A memorial service will be held at a later date in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association or the National Kidney Foundation.
Arrangements are under the care of Ross Funeral Home, 801 Fairmont Avenue Fairmont.
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