Richmond, Virginia
ROBERTSON, Rev. Dr. Benjamin W. Sr., 79, of Varina, departed this life on Sunday, February 20, 2011 and is now in God's everlasting embrace. He has gone to the Great Beyond to join his only child, a son, Benjamin W. Robertson Jr., who preceded him in death on July 10, 1974 at the tender age of 18 years. For 56 years Dr. Robertson and the former Dolores Wallace were united in marital bliss. Dr. Robertson's greatest legacy was the love of his family. In addition to his devoted wife of 56 years, Dolores, affectionately known as "Sugar," he leaves to cherish his memory two brothers, James B. (Marjorie) of Lakewood, Colo., and John H. (Barbara) of Akron, Ohio; four sisters, Elizabeth R. Long of Roanoke, Va., Anna R. Grafty (Donald) of Detroit, Mich., Ruth R. Blackmon of Virginia Beach, Va., and Joyce R. Baker of Richmond, Va.; one brother-in-law, Clarence Davis of Washington, D.C.; four sisters-in-law, Gloria Robertson of Akron, Ohio, Violet Robertson of Roanoke, Va., Aleta H. Grandison of Washington, D.C., and Lorraine H. Goodman of Marietta, Ga.; a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th Street. Remains will lie in state Sunday, February 27, 2011, at Cedar Street Baptist Church of God, 2301 Cedar Street, where the family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m., and where funeral services will be held Monday, February 28, 2011 at 11 a.m. Dr. Anthony M. Chandler Sr., senior pastor, officiating. Dr. H. Beecher Hicks Jr., senior minister of Metropolitan Baptist Church, Washington, D.C., will deliver the eulogy. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. Ministerial and church organizations please assemble at church Monday at 10 a.m.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Dr. Ben was my beloved Pastor for 22 years. He was also a good friend to me and my husband. He was an inspiration and gave his all to his family friends and church. I miss him; however, I will always remember his teachings and words of encouragement. Rest in Peace, Doc.
Deborah E. Mapp
February 19, 2025
Even Now, Always in our hearts.
Brandon Roots
February 16, 2022 | Henrico, VA
Ms. Robertson, your husband will be really missed by all. My grandmother is deceased now, she was the center of our family and loved Rev. I got to meet this special man in 1996 and fell in love with his actions on the pulpit and his love for GOD. It's strange things we as young adults remember but I know his feet was planted in GOD's hand. I remember when he would get excited he would start to kick backward as if he was an old bull getting ready to rave things up. Please know that we thank...
Rosa Mangrum
March 09, 2011 | Richmond, VA
Mrs. Robertson
Jermaine and I will miss Dr. Robertson. He was a Great man. He was always there when I needed a word of encouragement or just someone to talk with.
Our prayers are with you always.
Cora & Jermaine Dickerson
Cora Dickerson
March 03, 2011 | Richmond, VA
MRS. ROBERTSON,
I KNOW THAT YOU KNOW, THAT THERE IS NO SORROW ON EARTH THAT HEAVEN CANNOT HEAL.
VIRGINIA GAINES, KING WILLIAM, VA
March 03, 2011
GOD put a rainbow in the sky- Joy Joy Joy God's Great Joy.
We'll miss you down here. I will come up to bright glory to see you again.
Love,
Venable, James Family-
Roz, Joe Jr., Yolanda and Timothy
March 03, 2011
To: Rev.Dr.Benjamin Robertson Family
My heart goes out to the lost of
your love one. I will miss him and
his smile and loving spirit.
HOLD ON TO GODS UNCHANGING HANDS!!
His with GOD and My Father NOW!
Rev.Raymond Wilkinson.
LOVE to the FAMILY
FROM: MY FAMILY
Nadine Wilkinson-Benjamin
Middle Child
Daddy was glad that I married
a Benjamin
March 02, 2011
DEAREST MRS. DOLORES ROBERTSON,
WE, THE WILLIAMS FAMILY WISH TO EXTEND OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. THOUGH OUR HEARTS ARE HEAVY, WE KNOW THAT 2 COR 5:8 SAYS, TO BE ASBENT FROM THE BODY IS TO BE TRULY PRESENT WITH THE LORD. REV. DR. BENJAMIN W.ROBERTSON SR. WAS A TRUE MAN OF GOD, WHO LIVED BY GOD'S WORD AND SET GOOD EXAMPLES THAT WE SHALL NEVER FORGET. THEREFORE, TAKE COURAGE IN KNOWING HE IS RESTING IN GOD'S BOSOM. REMEMBER, IN THOSE DARK LONELY HOURS GOD IS WITH YOU,...
Sheila Williams
March 02, 2011 | Henrico, VA
Aunt Delores, We love you and are praying for you. Kimberly, Antoine, Kimdrick, Kquadrie, and Kquanise
March 01, 2011
