Robert Lee Robertson, 86, of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 3, 2022.
He was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved the outdoors. He also coached Little League baseball, and was a machinist by trade at Ingersoll Rand. He also was a veteran in the US Army specializing in guided missiles.
Preceding him in death were his loving wife, Patricia Patty P Robertson; his father and mother, Herbert and Gladys Robertson; brother, Johnny Robertson; and sisters, Jeanie Robertson and Fay Richardson.
His surviving family include sisters, Dorothy Dot Powell and Carolyn Cunningham; son, Kevin Robertson and wife, Sherrie; granddaughter, Kelsie Robertson; and nephews, nieces, and many other close family members and friends.
The family will receive friends on Monday, February 7, 2022, from 12 to 2 p.m. and again from 4 to 6 p.m. at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem. A funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at 2 p.m. in the funeral homes chapel. Interment will immediately follow at Sherwood Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a charitable contribution to the D.A.V. or the Wounded Warrior Foundation. Online condolences may be expressed at www.johnmoakey.com.
Service Details.
Visitation
When
Monday, February 7th, 2022 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Location
John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home
Address
305 Roanoke Boulevard
Salem, Virginia 24153
Second Visitation
When
Monday, February 7th, 2022 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location
John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home
Address
305 Roanoke Boulevard
Salem, Virginia 24153
Funeral Service
When
Tuesday, February 8th, 2022 2:00pm
Location
John M. Oakey & Son Chapel
Address
305 Roanoke Boulevard
Salem, Virginia 24153
Interment When
Tuesday, February 8th, 2022
Location
Sherwood Memorial Park
Address
1250 East Main Street
Salem, Virginia 24153
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