Gus "G.T." Robertson
February 4, 1947 - March 6, 2024 |
Born: Tuesday Feb 4, 1947 Died: Wednesday Mar 6, 2024 |
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Gus “G.T.” Timothy Robertson, 77, of Eden passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at his home.
A funeral service will be held Thursday, March 14th at 2:00pm at the Friendly Worship Center in Ridgeway, VA. with burial to follow at the Friendly Church Cemetery, 49 Morgan Ford Road, Ridgeway, VA. A visitation will be held at the Friendly Worship Center on Wednesday, March 13th from 5:00-7:00PM, Ridgeway, VA.
The family will receive friends at other times at his home, 649 Easley Rd, Eden, NC, beginning Monday, March 11, 2024.
G.T. was born February 4, 1947 in Leaksville, NC, to the late Gus Tyler Robertson and Margaret Lillian Trent Robertson. He was a graduate of Morehead High School, class of ’65, and received his associate’s degree from Rockingham Community College. G.T. was a proud veteran, having served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of Friendly Worship Center where he served as a Deacon for almost 50 years. G.T. enjoyed walking and exercising. He was an avid UNC Tarheels fan and loved pulling for his team. Mostly, he enjoyed reading and studying his Bible, giving his testimony to everyone that would listen.
Surviving are his daughter, Dianne Robertson Gammons and husband, Jason; grandsons, Tyler Dwayne Shelton and wife, Hayley, Noah Gus Shelton; great-granddaughter, Ivy Shelton; brother, Joe Robertson and wife, Lorna; sisters, Arlene R. Campbell and husband, Mike, Jeanette R. Wagoner and husband, Bob; sister-in-law, Jean Robertson; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
G.T. is preceded in death by his loving wife, Karen Hundley Robertson; parents, Bishop Gus T. Robertson and Margaret Trent Robertson; brother, Ronald Keith Robertson; sister, Phyllis Marlene Robertson.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Friendly Worship Center, 1110 Morehead Avenue, Ridgeway, VA 24148.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com.
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loved this man, prayers for the family
Bishop & Mrs Jerry EppsSo sorry to hear about the loss of GT. He was a wonderful man who loved his family and the Lord. Prayers for the family and friends. May God surround you with His love and give you peace and comfort in the coming days. Love and Hugs ❤️
Connie ChurchWhat a man of faith I was blessed to call him friend .
Rest know my Friend GT you made it home.
Joan FulcherSo sorry for your loss . Praying God will forever be so close to you all . He will be greatly missed by All who knew him . Love and Prayers to all of you !!
Ronnie & Linda Handy GibsonI knew GT for a lot of years through going to church where he was a member. There are two things that I will always remember about him. And that being his big happy smile which he did most of the time at church. And his sweet loving humble spirit when he prayed.
He will truly be missed However I know he is right where he wants to be. In his eternal home with Karen his mom and dad siblings and other family members.
No doubt I will miss seeing you and talking with you at church my friend. However,You go ahead and spread your wings and fly high. Because you have definitely earned them.
RIP my friend! A great person and friend, go Heels!
Ed JonesSorry for your loss, you and your family are in our prayers
Rev Chris Williamson