William Gordon Robertson
(Died August 10, 2015)
William Gordon Robertson, 90, of Henrico went to be with the Lord on August 10, 2015.
He was born November 9, 1924, to the late Lucy S. and Herbert R. Robertson.
He is survived by two sons, William G. (Billy) Robertson, Jr. and his wife, Susan Garriques, of Covington, LA, Bryan Dale Robertson of Richmond, three grandchildren, William G. (Robby) Robertson, III and his wife Cheryl S., of Mandeville, LA, Ashley R. Strazzullo and her husband John of Virginia Beach, Steven P. Lohmann and his wife Toni C., one great-granddaughter, Veronica Ivy Lohmann, of Brunswick, MD, sister-in-law, Sandra Phelps Smith and her husband, Martin E., of Mechanicsville, sister-in-law, Joyce Robertson, of North Chesterfield and other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gilda R. Robertson, daughter, Gilda Joy Robertson, his sister, Edith Foster (Robert), and his brothers, Edward B. (Pauline), H. Rudolph, J. Melvin (Rosalee), and Elmer L.
Mr. Robertson served in the US Navy in the Western Pacific in 1944 on a ship that delivered landing craft to the islands around Japan. He was trained on a new device located in the pilothouse of ships called Radar.
He was employed by Metropolitan Engraving and Electrotype Company and was a photo engraver for Engravers Inc, owned by Thalhimers and Miller and Rhoads, which produced all of the newspaper ads. He was Vice President of the Richmond Craftsmen Union for many years. Mr. Robertson retired from Richmond Newspapers/Media General in 1988 after many years of faithful service in the engraving department serving as the night supervisor in Plate making.
After retiring, he enjoyed serving as a tour guide for the new facility in Hanover County.
He served the community as a volunteer at Lakeside Fire Department and was a member of Lakeside United Methodist Church. The family would like to thank the employees of The Wayland Home for their care during the past year.
His remains rest at Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee Davis Road, Mechanicsville, VA, where the family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 Saturday, August 15 with the funeral at 11:00 a.m. Graveside services will be at 3:00 p.m. at Lakeview Cemetery in Blackstone, VA.
In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the Lakeside Volunteer Rescue Squad, 2007 Timberlake Avenue, Henrico, VA 23228 or Lakeside United Methodist Church, 2333 Hilliard Road, Henrico, VA 23228
Bennett Funeral Homes
(Died August 10, 2015)
William Gordon Robertson, 90, of Henrico went to be with the Lord on August 10, 2015.
He was born November 9, 1924, to the late Lucy S. and Herbert R. Robertson.
He is survived by two sons, William G. (Billy) Robertson, Jr. and his wife, Susan Garriques, of Covington, LA, Bryan Dale Robertson of Richmond, three grandchildren, William G. (Robby) Robertson, III and his wife Cheryl S., of Mandeville, LA, Ashley R. Strazzullo and her husband John of Virginia Beach, Steven P. Lohmann and his wife Toni C., one great-granddaughter, Veronica Ivy Lohmann, of Brunswick, MD, sister-in-law, Sandra Phelps Smith and her husband, Martin E., of Mechanicsville, sister-in-law, Joyce Robertson, of North Chesterfield and other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gilda R. Robertson, daughter, Gilda Joy Robertson, his sister, Edith Foster (Robert), and his brothers, Edward B. (Pauline), H. Rudolph, J. Melvin (Rosalee), and Elmer L.
Mr. Robertson served in the US Navy in the Western Pacific in 1944 on a ship that delivered landing craft to the islands around Japan. He was trained on a new device located in the pilothouse of ships called Radar.
He was employed by Metropolitan Engraving and Electrotype Company and was a photo engraver for Engravers Inc, owned by Thalhimers and Miller and Rhoads, which produced all of the newspaper ads. He was Vice President of the Richmond Craftsmen Union for many years. Mr. Robertson retired from Richmond Newspapers/Media General in 1988 after many years of faithful service in the engraving department serving as the night supervisor in Plate making.
After retiring, he enjoyed serving as a tour guide for the new facility in Hanover County.
He served the community as a volunteer at Lakeside Fire Department and was a member of Lakeside United Methodist Church. The family would like to thank the employees of The Wayland Home for their care during the past year.
His remains rest at Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee Davis Road, Mechanicsville, VA, where the family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 Saturday, August 15 with the funeral at 11:00 a.m. Graveside services will be at 3:00 p.m. at Lakeview Cemetery in Blackstone, VA.
In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the Lakeside Volunteer Rescue Squad, 2007 Timberlake Avenue, Henrico, VA 23228 or Lakeside United Methodist Church, 2333 Hilliard Road, Henrico, VA 23228
Bennett Funeral Homes
William Gordon Robertson
(Died August 10, 2015)
William Gordon Robertson, 90, of Henrico went to be with the Lord on August 10, 2015.
He was born November 9, 1924, to the late Lucy S. and Herbert R. Robertson.
He is survived by two sons, William G. (Billy) Robertson, Jr. and his wife, Susan Garriques, of Covington, LA, Bryan Dale Robertson of Richmond, three grandchildren, William G. (Robby) Robertson, III and his wife Cheryl S., of Mandeville, LA, Ashley R. Strazzullo and her husband John of Virginia Beach, Steven P. Lohmann and his wife Toni C., one great-granddaughter, Veronica Ivy Lohmann, of Brunswick, MD, sister-in-law, Sandra Phelps Smith and her husband, Martin E., of Mechanicsville, sister-in-law, Joyce Robertson, of North Chesterfield and other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gilda R. Robertson, daughter, Gilda Joy Robertson, his sister, Edith Foster (Robert), and his brothers, Edward B. (Pauline), H. Rudolph, J. Melvin (Rosalee), and Elmer L.
Mr. Robertson served in the US Navy in the Western Pacific in 1944 on a ship that delivered landing craft to the islands around Japan. He was trained on a new device located in the pilothouse of ships called Radar.
He was employed by Metropolitan Engraving and Electrotype Company and was a photo engraver for Engravers Inc, owned by Thalhimers and Miller and Rhoads, which produced all of the newspaper ads. He was Vice President of the Richmond Craftsmen Union for many years. Mr. Robertson retired from Richmond Newspapers/Media General in 1988 after many years of faithful service in the engraving department serving as the night supervisor in Plate making.
After retiring, he enjoyed serving as a tour guide for the new facility in Hanover County.
He served the community as a volunteer at Lakeside Fire Department and was a member of Lakeside United Methodist Church. The family would like to thank the employees of The Wayland Home for their care during the past year.
His remains rest at Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee Davis Road, Mechanicsville, VA, where the family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 Saturday, August 15 with the funeral at 11:00 a.m. Graveside services will be at 3:00 p.m. at Lakeview Cemetery in Blackstone, VA.
In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the Lakeside Volunteer Rescue Squad, 2007 Timberlake Avenue, Henrico, VA 23228 or Lakeside United Methodist Church, 2333 Hilliard Road, Henrico, VA 23228
Bennett Funeral Homes
(Died August 10, 2015)
William Gordon Robertson, 90, of Henrico went to be with the Lord on August 10, 2015.
He was born November 9, 1924, to the late Lucy S. and Herbert R. Robertson.
He is survived by two sons, William G. (Billy) Robertson, Jr. and his wife, Susan Garriques, of Covington, LA, Bryan Dale Robertson of Richmond, three grandchildren, William G. (Robby) Robertson, III and his wife Cheryl S., of Mandeville, LA, Ashley R. Strazzullo and her husband John of Virginia Beach, Steven P. Lohmann and his wife Toni C., one great-granddaughter, Veronica Ivy Lohmann, of Brunswick, MD, sister-in-law, Sandra Phelps Smith and her husband, Martin E., of Mechanicsville, sister-in-law, Joyce Robertson, of North Chesterfield and other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gilda R. Robertson, daughter, Gilda Joy Robertson, his sister, Edith Foster (Robert), and his brothers, Edward B. (Pauline), H. Rudolph, J. Melvin (Rosalee), and Elmer L.
Mr. Robertson served in the US Navy in the Western Pacific in 1944 on a ship that delivered landing craft to the islands around Japan. He was trained on a new device located in the pilothouse of ships called Radar.
He was employed by Metropolitan Engraving and Electrotype Company and was a photo engraver for Engravers Inc, owned by Thalhimers and Miller and Rhoads, which produced all of the newspaper ads. He was Vice President of the Richmond Craftsmen Union for many years. Mr. Robertson retired from Richmond Newspapers/Media General in 1988 after many years of faithful service in the engraving department serving as the night supervisor in Plate making.
After retiring, he enjoyed serving as a tour guide for the new facility in Hanover County.
He served the community as a volunteer at Lakeside Fire Department and was a member of Lakeside United Methodist Church. The family would like to thank the employees of The Wayland Home for their care during the past year.
His remains rest at Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee Davis Road, Mechanicsville, VA, where the family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 Saturday, August 15 with the funeral at 11:00 a.m. Graveside services will be at 3:00 p.m. at Lakeview Cemetery in Blackstone, VA.
In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the Lakeside Volunteer Rescue Squad, 2007 Timberlake Avenue, Henrico, VA 23228 or Lakeside United Methodist Church, 2333 Hilliard Road, Henrico, VA 23228
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