Robert Vance Robertson

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November 12, 1923 ~ January 5, 2009


Resided in: Asheville, NC

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ROBERT V. ROBERTSON Robert V. Robertson, 85, of 136 Shelburne Rd., Asheville, died on Monday, January 5, 2009, at the John F. Keever Hospice Solace Center. A native of Yancey Co., Mr. Robertson was a son of the late Earl and Maude Young Robertson. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Geneva Buchanan Robertson, who died in 2008, and by his brother, Wade Robertson. Mr. Robertson had retired as a self-employed house painter, and was a member of Elk Shoal Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard, serving during WWII. He is survived by two daughters, Diana Corbin, of Burnsville, and Sandra Spear and husband Don, of Candler; a son, Doug Robertson and wife Kate, of Burnsville; sisters, Dorothy Trotta, of North Arlington, NJ, and Lillian Moore, of Burnsville; brother, David Robertson, of Lake Christine, FL; four grandsons, four nieces, and two nephews. A funeral service for Mr. Robertson will be held at 6:00 p.m. Thursday at the Groce Funeral Home chapel on Patton Ave. with the Rev. Phillip Garland and Pastor Jeane Walker officiating. A graveside service will take place at 11:00 a.m. Friday at Ashelawn Gardens. His family will receive friends starting at 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home on Thursday. Flowers are appreciated, or memorials may be made to CarePartners Hospice, P.O. Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.

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  1. I remember one of the first times I met you…I had just walked in the door, and you invited me into the kitchen for a piece of cake…or was it pie? Doesn’t matter. All that matters is that standing there in the kitchen with you, I knew right away that underneath your tough exterior you were a real sweetheart. It was only when we were alone – just the two of us, in the kitchen, or that night at St. Jo’s – only then would you nod and smile and agree with me what GREAT kids you have. You were tough. That’s how you held it together all those years, out there painting for a living so Geneva could stay home with your kids. Because of you, they grew up in the safe loving environment of your own home. And because of you, they learned to tease the heck out of each other, and laugh – a LOT!! So thanks, Papah, cause I LOVE your family – each and EVery honery one of ’em! And you too Papah! I got your number!!

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  2. I share your sorrow at the loss of Slim. I have only good memories of a quiet pleasant man. Howard Hazelrigg

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  3. I was so saddened when I saw that RV has passed away. My prayers are with you. I will always remember the evenings that my family spent with yours with lots of fun and laughter. He and Geneva and my folks (Harley and Nina)were great friends.May God comfort each of you as only He can.

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  4. I have such fond memories of visiting with RV and G in Oakley when I was just a young kid. And then playing Rook with RV when I was a teenager. He always took an interest in how I was doing on the basketball team. My dad, Carl, always loved visiting with RV so they could talk about hunting, fishing and how much money their wives were spending. And recently, whenever I had a rare oppportunity to visit, RV would always share his political opinions and we would discuss and commiserate about the state of the world for quite some time. Like many men of his generation, he had a steadfastness that never waned. I wish my cousins courage as they cope with another painful loss in such a short time. May God bless and keep you. Gwen

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  5. My sincere sympathy to all of you in your loss. I recall how fond my dad (Marshall) was of RV and the good times our families shared while living in West Asheville. Know that I’ll be remembering you and him fondly…

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  6. Dear Diana, I don’t know if you remember me. We used to chaperone dances at the old YWCA, and I and a friend visited you when you lived in Atlanta(1971) I am sorry for the recent loss of your father as well as the fairly recent loss of your mother. I am back in Asheville. Please call me at 253-2478 or e-mail me at smsneedmd@aol.com Please let your brother and sister know how sorry I am for their losses. Sincerely, Shelley

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  7. Doug and Kate:
    I’m sorry to hear about your Dad, I just found out today, if I had know earlier I would have come to visitation, I found out about your mom afterwards also, your mom and dad were always nice to me, our prayers are with your family, send me an e-mail and so I can contact you.

    Your Friend
    Randy Reynolds
    randyreynolds@charter.net

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