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Leon Robertson Obituary
He was born March 3, 1933 in Wendell, to the late Luther and Mabel Robertson. He received his formal education in the Wake County Public School system. He was a career employee of David Allen Company retiring in 2004 with over 50 years of service. He dedicated his life to the Lord at an early age and remained a faithful member at Riley Hill Baptist Church in Wendell until his health declined.
Survivors: his soul mate of 53 years, Dorothy Gadison Robertson; son, Kenneth Leon and daughter, Audrey Moore of Raleigh; beloved grandchildren, April, Chrishelle and Leon; sisters, Geraldine R. Herndon and Elsie R. Clements, both of Wendell; brother, Luther M. Robertson, Jr. (Sarah) of Fayetteville; a host of other relatives and friends.
Visitation, Thursday, February 19, at William Toney's Funeral Home, 216 E. Barbee St., Zebulon from 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Funeral 12:00 p.m. Friday, February 20, 2009 at Riley Hill Baptist Church, 6025 Riley Hill Road, Wendell, NC. Burial, Carolina Biblical Gardens, Raleigh.
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Barbara & Maynard Clarke
February 28, 2009
Dot and Family,
May the love of friends and family be a source of comfort to you at this most difficult time.
Our Heartfelt Sympathy
Lin Threatt
February 19, 2009
Dear Dot, Audrey, Kent and Family:
Know that you are close to our hearts and in our prayers. Our fond memories of "Boot" and the special place you have held in our lives will never be forgotten.
Love,
Elvia Walker, Art and Lin Threatt
Charles and Joyce Hodge
February 19, 2009
Please know tha you are in our prayers and have the support of many as you adjust to a "new norm". May God continue to bless each member of the Robertson Family. Coy and Joyce
Anita Wilder
February 19, 2009
Ms. Dot, Kent and Audrey,
May God Bless you and keep you during this time of bereavement in the loss of your husband and father.
Anita Wilder, Mr. & Mrs. CJ Wilder & Family
Riviera Beach, Fla.
Susan Patterson
February 19, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. GOD BLESS.
Diane Baker Green
February 18, 2009
Ken and Family
The Baker Family ( Mr. Baker, Diane, Phyllis, Joyce and Queen) wish to express our deepest sympathy to you and your family. If there is anything we can do for you, please do not hesitate to call. May GOD continue to bless and bring you peace during this time.
Patrice and Cliff Baker
February 18, 2009
Mrs. Robertson, Ken, Audrey and April
Our condolences to you; each of you are in our prayers. May God comfort, strengthen, and guide you during this time. We love Mr. Leon too . He was a wonderful person and will be remember for always making us laugh. He will be greatly missed..
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