Robert "Bob" Whitfield, 91, passed on June 29, 2019.  He was the son of the late James Whitfield and Katie Bellamy Whitfield. "Bob" was a U.S. Army Veteran and retired from Newport News Shipbuilding after 45 years of service.  He is survived by his son, Robert Whitfield, Jr.; daughter, Cheryl Robinson; grandchildren, other relatives and friends.  A funeral service will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Second Baptist Church East End.  Interment will follow in Hampton Memorial Gardens.  Viewing will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home and two hours prior to the service at the church on Saturday.  O. H. Smith & Son Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.