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2024

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Ben Robertson Sr. Obituary

Ben Robertson, Sr. passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Monday, July 29, 2024, at the age of 101. Ben was born July 5, 1923 in Houma, LA to the late Daniel Robertson and Lillie Turner James. Husband of the late Mary Madison Robertson for 63 years before her death in 2010. Ben was a Navy Veteran of World War II. Ben is survived by children Ben (Yvette) Robertson, Jr., Elder Barbara Pounds, Jackie (Pauline) Robertson, Glenda R. Lee, Deborah R. Smith, Ella (Reginald, Sr.) Robertson & Ethel Mae (Glen) Russell; 18 grandchildren, 39 great- grandchildren, 10 great-great grandchildren, sisters Lillian James and Shirley Watson of Houma, Louisiana and Louise Perkins of Kansas City, Missouri; brother-in-law Welton Madison; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friend Frank Bullepte. Ben is preceded in death by parents, wife, daughter Bertha Mae Norman, son Ray Robertson, 3 sisters, 1 brother, 4 sisters-in-law and 8 brothers-in-law, 2 grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. A Celebration of Life to honor his legacy will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Body of Christ Fellowship Church, 7413 Ivy Street, Metairie, LA 70003, Pastor John E. Dillon, Jr. officiant. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. Service 10:00 a.m. Interment Providence Memorial Park and Mausoleum, 8200 Airline Dr. Metairie, Louisiana 70003. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Richardson Funeral Home of Jefferson, Inc. 11112 Jefferson Hwy, River Ridge, LA 70123. www.richardsonfuneralhomeofjefferson.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Aug. 8 to Aug. 9, 2024.

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Kisha Henry- Davis

August 11, 2024

On behalf of the Henry Family we would like you all to know you have our deepest sympathy. We will be praying with you and for you all.

Minister Barbara Richard and Family

August 11, 2024

My family and I are praying for the entire Robertson Family. May you be comforted by having been blessed with so many wonderful years with your father. I pray that you are comforted also knowing he walked with God. We send our deepest sympathy and prayers with much love to all of you.

Tisha Jackson

August 10, 2024

Rest in peace Uncle Ben! Sending my love and prayers to the family.

Pastor Joyce Mitchell

August 9, 2024

To the family may God comfort you during this time. Remember God is only a prayer away.

Eternal Affection Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED

Michelle Menough

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Minister Joann Horn

August 9, 2024

May the good Lord bless and comfort the family during this time of bereavement ,of your loved one.
It was my good pleasure to have met Bro. Robertson when he visit New Hope Community Church with his Lovely Family. I must say ,he was a beautiful sight to see!
He was well persevered by God.
He live a long and fruitful life.
Bro. Robertson has fought the good fight of Faith!
Bro Robertson has received his crown of glory . To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.
Palms 116:15

Be encouraged.
Minister,Joann Horn

Hermeyone (Muckie)

August 9, 2024

Rest easy Papa I´m already missing you you were truly a soldier job well done

emelda

August 9, 2024

how to say goodbye to someone like my uncle Ben a man who truly loved God and family god blessed him to live 101yrs i know he will be missed rest in peace uncle love you your niece Emelda

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7413 Ivy Street, Metairie, LA

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