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Terry Robertson Obituary

Terry Ray Robertson Sr., 66, of Roanoke, Va., passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2009. He was born in Roanoke on August 21, 1943, to the late Geraldine (Jerry) Grubb Robertson and Earl Robertson and is preceded in death by his brothers, Ronnie, Donnie and Gary Robertson. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Linda Lawson Robertson; son, Terry Robertson Jr.; daughter, Tammy Robertson Sumner; grandchildren, Kristin Lynn Sumner, Brandon David Sumner; brother, Danny Robertson and wife, Helen Robertson; six nieces and a nephew; father-in-law, William Grubb and wife, Jean Grubb. Funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday at Oakey's South Chapel. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Oakey's South Chapel.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Sep. 24 to Sep. 26, 2009.

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Tammy Sumner

October 19, 2009

I would like to thank everyone for your love and support during this difficult time. We all miss dad very much and there isn't a day that goes by that we don't think of him often. Our lives will never be the same without him, he meant so much to so many people..especially us. I thank God he is not suffering anymore and I know one day we will all be together again.
Tammy Robertson Sumner

Dr. Pamela Merritt DDS,PC.

September 25, 2009

Linda and Family, We are so sorry to hear about your loss. I know your hearts are broken. We want you to know that we are there if you need a shoulder to cry on. God Bless you. With Love,
Dr. Pamela Merritt ,Laura and Connie

PAUL&TONJA COFER

September 24, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Dad 9/10/09 at UVA ...Love you dad

September 24, 2009

Dad, Uncle Danny and Uncle Donnie

September 24, 2009

Dad with Brandon 1999

September 24, 2009

Tammy Lynn Robertson Sumner

September 24, 2009

I can't believe you are gone dad. I pray you know how much I love you. You had a long hard year and at last you are resting.
I know that you, Donnie, Ronnie, Gary and grandma are all there in Heaven telling fishing stories.
Dad, I love you and miss you so much..you have always been there for me..My life will never be the same without you. I thank you so much for all you taught me over the years. You are a wonderful dad.
Your daughter,
Tammy

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