David Robertson

David M. Robertson AHOSKIE – David Marshall Robertson, 46, of the 300 block of South Curtis St., died Oct. 11, 2008, in his home. Mr. Robertson was born in Hertford County, the son of W. Julian Robertson Jr. and the late Dorothy Francis Robertson. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Ahoskie where he sang in the church's Adult Assemble. David was a graduate of Ridgecroft High School in Ahoskie and graduated cum laude from East Carolina University. He was also a graduate of the Insurance Institute of the University of North Carolina. Mr. Robertson was president of Boyette & Robertson Insurance Agency in Ahoskie. He served in many capacities in his community and civic organizations, including former member and president of the Ahoskie Jaycees, former board member of The Gallery Theater, and member of the Ahoskie Board of Adjustment. David is survived by his father, W. Julian Robertson Jr. of Ahoskie, and was predeceased by his mother, Dorothy F. Robertson; and a brother, William Julian Robertson III. A celebration service of David's life will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday in First Baptist Church of Ahoskie with the Rev. Daniel Glaze and the Rev. Dr. Jesse J. Croom officiating. Burial will follow in Ahoskie Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the home of his father, Julian Robertson, 517 N. Pembroke Ave., Ahoskie. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Building and Grounds Fund at First Baptist Church of Ahoskie, P.O. Box 649, Ahoskie, NC 27910 or to the Baptist Children's Home of North Carolina, P.O. Box 338, Thomasville, NC 27360. Garrett Funeral Home, Ashley Chapel, 205 NC Hwy. 42 W., Ahoskie, is serving the Robertson family.