James Anderson Robertson Jr.

1938 - 2021

James Anderson Robertson Jr.

August 13, 1938 - May 18, 2021

James Anderson Robertson Jr., 82, of Salem, Va. and formerly of Danville, Va., died on Tuesday, May 18, 2021.

He was born on August 13, 1938, and was educated in the public schools in Danville and was a graduate of George Washington High School. He attended VPI and graduated from Roanoke Technical Institute, (Virginia Western). He served in the Air Force for two years in the states. Jim retired from General Electric in Salem after 34 years of service as a Senior Draftsman.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Sarah Prichard Robertson; father, James Anderson Robertson Sr.; and stepmother, Anne Vaughan Robertson.

Jim is survived by his wife of 58 years, Nancy Cole Robertson; daughter, Barbara Ann Robertson of Glen Allen, Va.; and son, James Anderson Robertson III and wife, Michelle Bourne, Louisa, Va. He is survived also by his two grandchildren, Kaylee Anne Robertson and Hunter Grant Robertson of Louisa; and his sister, Anne Lindsay Robertson, of Naples, Fla.

Jim was an active member of First United Methodist Church in Salem for 58 years and served on numerous committees. Jim was also an active member of the Salem Host Lions Club for 30 years. He became a Melvin Joes Fellow for dedicated humanitarian service to the highest degree.

A period of visitation will be held from 6 until 8 p.m. on Friday, May 21, 2021, in the John M. Oakey & Son Chapel in Salem. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 22, 2021, at First United Methodist Church in Salem. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park.

Memorials can be made to First United Methodist Church at 125 West Main Street in Salem, Va. 24153, or The Salem Host Lion's Club at PO Box 582 in Salem, Va. 24153. Online condolences may be expressed at www.johnmoakey.com.