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Lawrence Robtison Obituary

Lawrence Roscoe Robtison Sr., 84, of Vinton, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 12, 2012. He was a member of Parkway House of Prayer. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II. Lawrence worked for American Bridge of Roanoke and retired from United Steel Workers. He was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine Feazell Robtison; brothers, Edmund Robtison, Dan Robtison, Russell Robtison, Earnest Robtison. He is survived by his children, Larry (Donna) Robtison, of Pennsylvania, Eddie (Joan) Robtison, of Vinton, Twana Robtison, of Baltimore, Md.; grandchildren, Eddie (Kelli), Kenny (Jessica), Jaime, Anthony (Heather), Lonny (Heather), Vanessa and Jack Robtison; great-grandchildren, Zoe, Emily, Harper, Lucas Robtison; brother, Raymond Robtison; sisters, Mary Lu McAllister, Delmar Graham (Carl), Roberta Shockley (Jim); mother-in-law, Marie Whitlow Feazell; numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 15, 2012, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, with the Rev. Steve Parker officiating. Interment will follow with military rites at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 14, 2012, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hardy Life Saving Crew. Online condolences may be made to www.oakeys.com.

Published by Roanoke Times on Jun. 14, 2012.

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dana fitzgerald

June 16, 2012

We pray that you will find peace and comfort in the LORD. God bless you and your family at this time. Cherish the memories and remember we will see our loved ones again one day. Let us know if you guys need anything...Mike and Dana

Sue & Tim Caldwell

June 14, 2012

Twana, Ed, Joan and Family,
We are thinking of all of you during this time. Tim and I are saddened by your loss and truly believe he is now is the most wonderful of places. May your memories give you comfort during this time.

david shelor

June 14, 2012

Eddie and family, My deepest sympathy is shared with you all in this time of loss.
David Shelor, USW local 1022

Steve & Sherri Overstreet

June 14, 2012

Eddie & Joan - our hearts go out to you both and your family in this time of sorrow. May the peace which comes from the memories of the love you shared with him comfort you now and in the days ahead. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. May God Bless you all. We love you!!!

Kent & Lainey Clark

June 14, 2012

Sending lots of prayers and love to you all. Uncle Lawrence was such an amazing man. We loved it when he would tell us the story of how he met his "sweetheart", Geraldine. They are now together again in heaven...forever.

June 14, 2012

One of the sweetest men I know! Will miss you Uncle Lawrence!!! Alicia Smith

Marilyn

June 14, 2012

My sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Reginald Overstreet

June 14, 2012

Eddie Joan & Family,
Just to let you know we are thinking of you all. We are sorry for your loss and please let us know if there is anything we can do.

Reggie & Sandy Overstreet

Wayne Mills

June 14, 2012

Eddie, Joan and Family

I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your Father. We are thinking of you and your family in your time of mourning and will keep you in our prayers.

The Mills Family

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