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Robbie Robertson Obituary

Robbie Robertson SUFFOLK - Robbie Robertson, 40, passed away June 7, 2010. He was a 1988 graduate of Forest Glen High School. He worked 22 years for International Paper as a crew leader for back tender No. 1. Job and family were Robbie's life. He loved working in his yard and spending time with his family and friends. After the passing of his nephew Tyler's father, Clark Capps, he was a special uncle to Tyler spending time fishing, four wheeling, throwing ball, and at the beach. Robbie is survived by his mother, Brenda T. Robertson; sister, Michelle Capps; nephew, William Tyler Capps all of Suffolk; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Sallie and Hubert Tew, Robbie and Amy Robertson, and Minnie Robertson. A funeral will be held Friday, June 11, at 2 p.m. at Parr Funeral Home & Crematory, 3515 Robs Drive, Suffolk, VA 23434 with the Rev. Jim George officiating. Burial will follow at Holland Cemetery. Friends may join the family for visitation at the residence anytime Thursday. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058. Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jun. 9, 2010.

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June 11, 2010

TO MRS BRENDA AND OUR CLASSMATE MICHELLE-- WE THE CLASS OF 88 OF FOREST GLEN HIGH SCHOOL WOULD LIKE TO GIVE OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES WITH THE PASSING OF ROBBIE. HE WAS A GREAT FRIEND TO US ALL AND HE WILL BE SADLY MISSED. WE LOVED HIM LIKE A BROTHER... WE ARE PRAYING FOR YOUR FAMILY..... SINCERELY, FGHS CLASS OF 1988

Richard Livesay

June 10, 2010

My thoughts and prayers for Robbie's family.

Cheryl Gillikin

June 10, 2010

Brenda & Michelle,
My thoughts & prayers are with you'll, it is so hard to believe Robbie is no longer with us, I know he is in a better place & he will see all of the other family members from our family in heaven ( Robbie , give my dad a kiss & hug from me), Robbie was always the life of the party, he was a wonderderful person & will be missed very much!!!!! Cheryl & family

Stephanie Yates-Harris

June 9, 2010

Brenda and Michelle,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. An old Bell's Island friend.

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