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William Edgar
Robertson Jr.
May 5, 2024
William E. Robertson Jr
William Edgar Robertson Jr., 92, passed away Sunday, May 5,2024 at his home.
Born in Vance County, he was the son of the late Lillie Mae Wright Robertson and William Edgar Robertson Sr. He was the widower of Jane Harris Robertson.
Mr. Robertson retired from N.C. Department of Transportation, where he was a heavy equipment operator. He attended Cokesbury Methodist Church.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., at Cokesbury Methodist Church, conducted by the Rev. Michael Edmonson. A private burial will take place in the church cemetery.
Surviving is a son, John William Robertson (Elizabeth); three grandchildren, John William Robertson Jr., Susannah Clark Robertson and Webb Thompson Robertson all of Richmond, VA; as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family members. In addition to his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Jessie Mae Robertson Burnette and Mildred Robertson Hicks; and one brother, James Melvin "Jimmy" Robertson.
The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the church fellowship hall.
Serving as pallbearers will be David Ausborn, Ruxton Bobbitt, William Burnette and Jeffrey Fleming.
Anyone who wishes to view Mr. Robertson during the week prior to the service may come by Sossamon Funeral Home of Henderson from the hours of 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. are welcome.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cokesbury Methodist Church c/o Ruth Moss 1705 Allison Cooper Road Henderson, N.C. 27537 or to The Ronald McDonald House 26345 Network Place, Chicago, IL 60673-1263.
Arrangements are by Sossamon Funeral Home of Henderson. Online condolences may be made at www.sossamonfuneralhome.com.
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