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Robert Robertson Obituary

Robert Raymond (Wacky) Robertson, 79, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2010. Funeral Services at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 5, 2010, at Oakland Baptist Church. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Jun. 5, 2010.

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Ellis Susan & Bobby

June 10, 2010

Dear Ruby and Sherry, I just heard about Wacky. I'm so sorry for your loss, and hope you find comfort, stength, and peace from your family and friends along with the knowledge he's in a much better place now. Wacky's smile will continue to grace you in your dreams and memories, and his arms will warm your body and soul through God's angels when you need it most. I know my mom and dad so still. God bless you both, and take care.

Cindy Love

June 5, 2010

My dear cousins,
Heaven is having a Robertson reunion and boy now that Wacky is there evrybody will have a blast. Except no more chicken to eat! He was a special man and I'm so glad I knew him and loved him! You two take care of each other and you know that you are in Mike and I's prayers.I love ya!

Vicki Keyser

June 5, 2010

Sherry, I am so sorry for the loss of your Father! He sounds like he was loved by all. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers!

Becky (Turner) Jackson

June 4, 2010

Psalms 27:14 My precious Ruby I'm so sorry of hear of "Wacky's" passing. He was not only handsome,friendly and funny but he was so kind and full of life. May the many sweet and precious memories be of comfort to you in the days to follow. Earth has not sorry that Heaven can not heal. You and your family are in my prayers. May GOD continue to bless and keep you.

Carol & Earle Helms

June 4, 2010

Ruby,
Earle & I are so very sorry to hear of Wacky's passing. Although we only knew you a short time, you both have touched our lives in a way that no one else has. We will treasure the memory of him, the things he said to make us laugh and to make the wait for radiation go by faster. He truely was a wonderful person and we are lucky to have known him if even for a short time. Please call us if you need anything, anything at all. And please know that you are in my (our) thoughts & prayers.
Earle & Carol Helms 540-819-9422

Allen McCoy Jr.

June 4, 2010

Mrs. Robertson, I'm so sorry to here of Roby's passing, my father and I worked as hostlers together,God Bless.

Shirley Paynter

June 4, 2010

Ruby, So sorry to learn of Wacky's passing and want you to know you're in our thoughts and prayers. Mom and Dad had such good times with you, and I'm sure they are enjoying their time together again. Love, Shirley and Mike

June 4, 2010

Ruby,
Our prayer and thoughts are with you at this time of loss. May God Bless you give you strength and courage. We have fond memories of Wacky while at Oakland. He was a neat man. I will never forget the time Christmas of 1983 he came to our house as Santa Claus. I did not know whether to let him in or not, I didn't know who he was until he started talking. Our children still talk about how exciting it was for Santa to come to their house.
Elmo and Sandra McLaurin

Barbara Thomas

June 4, 2010

Ruby and Sherry,
I was so sorry to hear the passing of Wacky. He was truly one of a kind and will be miised. As always, you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you the strenght to make it through this difficult time. Love ya both!

Barbara Thomas

June 4, 2010

Ruby and Sherry,
I was so sorry to hear the passing of Wacky. He was really one of a kind and will be truly missed! You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love ya!

Lora Cunningham

June 3, 2010

Ruby, My thoughts & prayers are with you with the passing of Wacky I know what you are going through it has just been little over a month since I lost my Bill. He was such a good man and you will miss him like I miss Bill If you need anything please do not hesitate to call. God Bless You both and give you the strength to pull through this rough time. Take care of each other. Love You both

June 3, 2010

OMG, you and your mom are in mt thoughts and prayers... *eYes to the sKy* xoxo BFF

Cheryl & Ron Taylor

June 3, 2010

Sherry,
We are so sorry to hear about your dad. Look to the heavens for comfort and know you have another angel looking over you and your mom. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. Love ya bunches.

Dreama Lam Pinkard

June 3, 2010

Thinking of you Ruby. What an awesome, unique and funny man!! He's handing out candy up there now to all the ladies on Sunday. Love you much......Dreama

Ashley Tinsley

June 3, 2010

Ruby, We are so sorry to hear of Wacky's Passing. You & your family willl be in our thoughts & prayers. Heaven got a lil bit brighter him & my Papa (Billy Cunningham) up there having fun telling old stories. We Love You

June 3, 2010

To Ruby and Sherry. Words cannot express the sorrow that I feel for your loss. Wacky meant so much to me. I cherished our time together. As a young man he was one of those pillars of strength that a young man like myself leaned on and he helped tremendously in shaping my life. I was so fortunate that he was there for me. I thank God everyday that there were people like him around. I wanted you to know that as empty as I feel right now, that heaven is a better place with him in it. God bless you...............David Hardie

Karen Ryan-Byerly

June 3, 2010

Ruby,

My thoughts are with you and the family with Wacky's passing. You both mean the world to me and often I have sat down and remembered the days of spending time with both of you. Even though in most recent years we have not spent time together, you and Wacky will always hold a special place in my heart. You both are wonderful Godparents….

Wacky will truly be missed. I am here for you.

I love you!

Karen Ryan Byerly

June 3, 2010

Ruby, Our thoughts and Prayers are for you at this time. Love Jim & Faye Buchanan

Deb Dreger

June 3, 2010

Ruby and Sherry,
Yesterday, this community lost a dear, dear friend.
I have been blessed to have known each of you for so
many years, to have witnessed the kind, gentle man
Wacky was in my youth when we cheered while he coached, in my 20's at the First Federal events knowing his laughter and hugs and through the years knowing his devotedness as a loving Husband and Father. I am so glad we had a wonderful visit in the fall. My thoughts, prayers and love are with you at this sad time. May your many, many amazing memories help you through these days ahead.
Deb Dreger

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