Hal Kent Robertson, 77, of 107 Wilson Street, Eden,NC received his heavenly healed body Thursday November 22, 2012, as he was entering heaven praising God for making the skies Carolina blue. Hal was the son of the late Chester and Sunshine Robertson. He was a 1954 graduate of Tri-City High School and proudly served his country for six years in the North Carolina National Guard. He and his brother Tyke (deceased) operated Robertson Bros. 66 for 20 years. An avid Carolina Tarheel and Boston Red Sox fan, he was a true southern gentleman with charm and wit, kind-hearted, loyal, loving husband, father, uncle, PopPop and friend.
A funeral service celebrating his life will be 3 pm Sunday , November 25, 2012 at Trinity Wesleyan Church, where he was a faithful member , greeter and founder of Trinity Wesleyan Men. Burial will follow at Overlook Cemetery
He is survived by his precious wife of 38 years, Kelly Burke Robertson; children Ricky Nance and wife Teresa, Lori Parker and husband Billy all of Eden; grandchildren, Kelsey Heiney and husband Kreig of Greensboro, Tanner Nance and Aleah Kirby of Tallahasee, FL, Jaegar Nance of Eden and his faithful companion Copper.
The family would like to thank Dr. Kenneth Karb and staff of the Smith-McMichael Cancer Center for the outstanding love, support and care during his declining health.
The family will receive friends on Saturday evening from 6 - 8 pm at Fair Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Trinity Wesleyan Church, 186 E. Aiken Road, Eden,NC 27288
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.comrrangements are incomplete at the present time.
Kelly, Tom and I were so shocked to see that Hal had passed away. We knew he had been sick off and on but didn't know he was so ill. God bless you and your family as you go through this difficult time in your life. We will pray for peace for you in the coming days. Dian Cook Lovell
Dian Cook Lovell
KELLY,I WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR OF HAL'S PASSING.hE WAS A KIND PERSON. yOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.pam scott
pam scott
Kelly, Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Hal was a true friend to all he met and God's light was always shining through him. We pray that God will give you peace and joy in the life you shared with Hal.
Ric & Judy Orrell
Kelly, We are so sorry to hear about Hal. May God comfort you and give you strength throughout the days ahead. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Talmadge & Gail Priddy
Kelly my thoughts and prayers are with you. I know Hal was a wonderful husband and you will have many difficult days ahead. You were a good friend to me during our days together at Burke's Ben Franklin and I know God will be with you.
Vivian Patterson Phillips
Kelly, sorry to here of your loss. I remember how happy you were when you married Hal many years ago. Thinking of you, Dani
Dani Matthews Roach
Kelly and Family, We are heart broken at the passing of Hal. He became such a good friend in the short time we knew him. Our hearts were cemented to Hal because of such simple acts as sending a card, receiving a phone call or buying a breakfast a Wesleyan men. We shall miss Hal. Kelly we will continue to pray for you and the family during these days.
Wesley & Lisa Poff
Kelly and Family, May God help you through this difficult time, Hal will be missed by all who knew him.
Peggy & Jim Good
Kelly, I was so saddened when I heard that Hal had passed away. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. He waS such a sweet person. Please know that if you need someone to talk to do not hesitate to call me. Vicky Slaughter (also everyone at LeBauer Heart Care sends their prayers to you and your family)
Vicky Slaughter
Kelly and Family, I was so sorry to hear of Hal's death. He was always such a nice man and you two seemed to be made for each other. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Beth Shelton
Beth Shelton
Hal's legacy of encouragement, love, and wisdom continues in our hearts and among the many lives he touched in Eden and beyond. We are grateful to have been indirectly blessed through his mentorship of our parents as well as directly blessed by our interaction with him as our godfather. We are grateful to God for our time with him on his last day. Kelly we love you and praise your relationship with Hal which was a shining example of God's glory. Our sincere condolences.
Steve and Jennifer Hale
Kelly, I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I KNOW WHAT A GOOD HUSBAND HE WAS TO YOU. HE REALLY WILL BE MISSED. BOODIE cOCHRAN
Mildred Cochran
Kelly and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Hal always had a smile and a kind word and will be missed by all of us. Our prayers are with you. Mike,Val & Nick Tilley
Michael Tilley
Kelly, I just learned of your great loss. I got to know Hal and you during our 50th Class Reunion and High School gift Committees. I learned to greatly admire Hal for the outstanding human qualities that he exhibited during that 1-2 year period. He will be greatly missed by you and us. With deepest condolences, Elwood Walker
Elwood Walker
For our beloved friend and father figure, you will be greatly missed. Thank you for your wonderful example of how to be a Christian, husband, father, and friend. We will keep you in our hearts always as we journey forward on this side of eternity. Please know that will continue to be here to support your precious Kelly.
Donald and Sharon Cox
Kelly, I am sorry for your loss. I did not see you often but when I did it was always a joy to see you both. He will be missed by everyone that knew him. My prayers are with you and your family. May God Bless you and keep you in his arms.
Carol Beasley
Kelly and Family: We want you l to know you're in our prayers!! Hal has been fully healed, walking Streets of Gold!!!!! We love you and Hall and count it a true blessing to have known Hal. I almost feel like I've lost another Brother. I'm sure he'll see Bobby and what a time they'll have. Heaven gained a wonderful man and Kelly, I know God will hold you in the comforting palm of His Hands. We love you and will see you soon. Until then, we will keep you close in our thoughts and prayers. I'll always remember Hal and Mama knowing they needed to practice singing Amazing Grace. Love to you.
Debbie, Myron Horton and Odessa Thompson
Sorry to hear that Hall had passed. We will miss him till we join him. May God bless his family and friends.
Alfred Ellington
We are so sorry for your loss. Hal will surely be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love, Tom & Rosemary Scales
Rosemary Scales
Kelly, so sorry for your loss. Hal was a very special man and as Jim Adkins and I agreed earlier, one who put his giving heart into action. He bailed me and my family out getting us back on the road home when he could have been in his own home. May God give you peace in this time of loss and grief. Keith (Tuffy) Hundley
Keith Hundley
Kelly, Lori, Ricky So sorry to hear of your loss. I have such fond memories of your family. Please know that you all are in my prayers during this difficult time.
Rhonda Robertson Evans
Dear Tyke & Family, We are so sorry to hear of Uncle Hal's passing. Thinking of you during this most difficult time. Know that we love you and are praying for you! Love, Lisa, Vann, & Kaitlin
Vann, Lisa & Kaitlin Wray
I sure an sorry that we lost such a very very special and loving Man. We will keep his wife and family deeply in our prayers. If we may be of help in any way, feel free to contact us. Love & Prayers, Jesse and Jewel
Jesse Moore
Kelly, I am so sorry about your loss of Hal. He had been so sick that it was not a surprise for me to see the announcement on Fair's web site. Keith Hundley and I have just been on the phone exchanging stories of how Hal had helped us out in a pinch at the service station, how willing he was to help, and how much we appreciated him. Thank you for returning my call 2 or 3 days ago to bring me up to date on his condition and I had been praying for Hal and for you. May God richly bless you in this time of loss and sorrow.
Jim Adkins
Kelly, I'm so sorry for your loss. Hal and I played football for Tri-City high School together. He was a great friend and well liked by everyone. My prayers are with you and the family. May God be with you at this time of need
Bobby L. Jones
Kelly, Steve and I were shocked to hear about Hal's passing. It was only a week ago that I was speaking with Hal about our churchs. He loved his church and church family. I know that he loved you by the way he would "beam" when he would speak your name. I know that he will always be looking after you even if he is not with you. You are in our thoughts and prayers and always know that we love you.
Joan & Steve
Ricky, Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Kay Gammon
Kelly so sorry to hear that Hal had passed away. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Betty Carter Shively
Kelly, I am sorry to here about Hal. He was a very nice and kind person, I know he will be missed by all who new him. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Faye Holt
Kelly: I am so sorry about Hal. My prayers and thoughts are with you in this time of great loss.
Charlotte Pulliam
Kelly, we were sorry to hear about Hal but know that he is totally well now. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and have been during this time. We love you. Wade & Dana
Wade & Dana Rorrer
Kelly, I'm so sorry to hear about your husband. I miss his smiling face when I come to the service station before I got marry. I know this will be hard during these holidays coming up. The Lord will be with you and your family. He will be miss. May the Lord be with you and guide you. Beverly Thomas
Beverly Allen Thomas
Hal was my "paper man" for a while when I delivered the Greensboro Record many years ago. He was one of those people whom everyone knew and liked. Best wishes to his family.
Sam Gwynn
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Born: Monday May 6, 1935
