John Robertson, Jr.

John William Robertson, Jr., 89, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at his home after a sudden illness. A native of Caswell County, he was the son of the late John William Robertson, Sr. and the late Mary Scott Robertson and was married for over 67 years to Mrs. Hazel Morton Robertson, who died in 2014. He retired from Lorillard Tobacco Company after 32 years of service and was a member of Berea Christian Church. Mr. Robertson was an avid NASCAR, NY Yankees and Country Music fan. John was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He proudly served his country during WWII in the US Army. Mr. Robertson is survived by his sons, Mark Robertson and wife, Mary of Elon and David Robertson and wife, Bridget of Burlington; grandchildren, Chad Robertson and wife, Kris of Atlanta, GA, Brad Robertson and wife, Erin of Concord, Julian Robertson and wife, Tina of Picayune, MS and Trudy Robertson of Burlington; nine great grandchildren and sisters, Jessie Gillispie Yarboro of Myrtle Beach, Kathryn Morton of Graham and Linda Lassiter of Graham. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, sister, Shelby Presgraves and brothers, James "Jim" and Kenneth Robertson. A service to celebrate his life will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at 2:00 pm at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Bland Leebrick and Rev. David Morton. Entombment will follow at Alamance Memorial Park Mausoleum. The family will receive friends from 12-1:45 pm Saturday prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Hospice Home, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215 or to Office of Development, Shriners Hospitals for Children, 950 West Faris Rd., Greenville, SC 29605.