Background
Fishburn, Robert Nelson was born on August 13, 1934 in Roanoke, Virginia, United States. Son of Junius Parker and Katherine (Nelson) Fishburn.
Fishburn, Robert Nelson was born on August 13, 1934 in Roanoke, Virginia, United States. Son of Junius Parker and Katherine (Nelson) Fishburn.
Bachelor, W & L, Lexington, 1955.
Assistant city editor, Roanoke Times & World News, Roanoke, Virginia, 1965-1966; editorial writer, Roanoke Times & World News, Roanoke, 1967-1968; editor, edit page, Roanoke Times & World News, Roanoke, 1968-1971; editor commentary page, Roanoke Times & World News, Roanoke, 1971-1986; visiting lecturer communications, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, 1986-1988; freelance writer, since 1988.
Preees. Roanoke Fine Arts Center, l968-70, American Red Cross, Roanoke, l970-72. Trustee Roanoke College, Salem, Virginia, l972—, North Cross School, Roanoke, l970—.
Married Sibyl Ann Norment. Children: Laurie, Sibyl, Blair.