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     Her married name was Wilmer.³ Gail Terrell Harris Gail Terrell Wilmer, 71, of Lynchburg, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2015. She was the loving wife of the late Lynn Sterling Wilmer. Gail was a retired Comptroller, accountant and caregiver to both her husband and mother. Born on September 5, 1943; Gail was a daughter of the late John Carrington Harris and the late Josephine Smith Harris. She was a kind and wonderful woman, who always tried to put her family first. Left behind to cherish Gail’s memory are her two sons, James Malcolm Hartless Jr., and David Adam Wilmer and his wife Kimberly Dawn Wilmer, their two children, David Carrington Wilmer and Adam Patrick Wilmer; as well as Gail’s sister Debra Harris and brothers, Mike Harris and Dan Harris.³ She married Lynn Sterling Wilmer.³ Gail Terrell Harris was born on September 5, 1943 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,2,3 As of December 9, 1961,her married name was Hartless.² She married James Malcom Hartless on December 9, 1961 at York, York Co., South Carolina.² Gail Terrell Harris and James Malcom Hartless were divorced on April 6, 1973 at Amherst Co., Virginia.² Gail Terrell Harris died on August 23, 2015 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 71.³

     Charles Henry Edward Robertson Sr. was buried at Williamsburg Memorial Park, 130 King William Drive, Williamsburg West, James City Co., Virginia.^2,4,6 His Social Security Number was 226-03-4067.⁷ He married Mary Elizabeth Smith, daughter of Jonathan Thomas "John" Smith and Grace Terrell Hughes.^1,6 Charles Henry Edward Robertson Sr. was born on March 17, 1917 at Holland, Nansemond Co., Virginia.^3,4,7,5 He died on July 10, 1976 at Williamsburg, Virginia, at age 59.^4,6 He C. Henry Robertson, 59, Rt. 4, Box 30. Williamsburg, died Saturday at home after a long illness. A native of Lynchburg, he was a Williamsburg resident since 1953, and was employed as a construction foreman by C4P Telephone Co. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Mary Smith Robertson; two daughters, Mrs. Arthur Henretta of Hampton and Mrs. Eugene Gehry of Havelock, N. C; two sons, Charles H. Robertson of Williamsburg and Patrick L. Robertson of Virginia Beach; his mother, Mrs. Gertrude Robertson, and one sister, Mrs Earl Inge, both of Norfolk. A graveside service will be conducted in Williamsburg Memorial Park. on July 11, 1976.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 226-46-3974.³ Ann Marie Robertson was buried at Crestlawn Memorial Gardens, 4830 Columbia Road, Orangeburg, Orangeburg Co., South Carolina.^10,9 Her married name was Gehry.⁹ She married Dr. Eugene Louis Gehry Jr.⁹ Ann Marie Robertson was born on April 1, 1938 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^3,5,10 As of December 11, 1954,her married name was Dawson.¹¹ She married James Austin Dawson on December 11, 1954 at Hertford, Perquimans Co., North Carolina.^11,6 Ann Marie Robertson and James Austin Dawson were divorced on April 12, 1962 at Newport News, Virginia.¹¹ As of September 22, 1962,her married name was Gentry.⁴ Ann Marie Robertson married James William Gentry on September 22, 1962 at Newport News, Virginia.⁴ Ann Marie Robertson died on March 5, 1989 at South Carolina at age 50.^9,10 She ORANGEBURG, S.C. - Ann Robertson Gehry, 50, formerly of Williamsburg and Hampton, died Sunday, March 5, in a local hospital. She was a native of Lynchburg and area resident for 15 years. Local survivors include her mother, Mary S. Robertson of Williamsburg; one sister, Judy R. Henretta of Hampton; and one brother, Charles H. Robertson Jr. of Williamsburg. Other survivors include her husband, Dr. Eugene L. Gehry; two sons; her grandmother; one brother; and two granddaughters. Burial was in Crestlawn Memorial Gardens. on March 15, 1989.⁹

     Judy Leigh Robertson was buried at Williamsburg Memorial Park, 130 King William Drive, Williamsburg West, James City Co., Virginia.^7,6 She was born on March 30, 1943 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^3,7,4 As of October 1, 1965,her married name was Henretta.³ She married Arthur Allen Henretta Sr. on October 1, 1965 at James City Co., Virginia.^3,8,6 Judy Leigh Robertson died on March 24, 1997 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 53.^7,9,6 She Judy Robertson Henretta, 53, died March 24, 1997. Judy was born in Lynchburg, Va., grew up in York County, where she graduated from York High School, and had lived in Hampton for the past 23 years. Judy was an avid animal rights supporter and spent many years raising, restoring to health and returning to the wild countless injured and abandoned animals and birds. Judy is survived and sorely missed by her husband of 32 years, Arthur A. Henretta Sr., and son, David, of Hampton; son Arthur Jr. of Oakland, Calif; mother, Mary Robertson; brother and sister-in-law, Chawnie and Joyce Robertson; brother, Pat Robertson, and brother-in-law, David Henretta, all of Williamsburg; mother-in-law, Trudy Bowman, and her husband, Ray Bowman, of Newport News; and sister-in-law, Debbie Boyce, and her husband, Dave, of Hampton. Interment will follow in Williamsburg Memorial Park. on March 27, 1997.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 229-44-5546.¹⁰ Charles Henry Edward Robertson Jr. was born on July 24, 1936 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^2,10,3 He married Jocelyn King "Joyce" Vaughan on November 17, 1957 at Williamsburg, Virginia.^2,5 Charles Henry Edward Robertson Jr. died on July 31, 2011 at York Co., Virginia, at age 75.^10,4,5 He Charles Henry Edward Robertson Jr. (Chawnie), of Williamsburg, passed away on July 31, 2011, at the age of 75 after an extended battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, C. Henry Robertson Sr. and Mary Smith Robertson; and sisters, Ann R. Gehry and Judy R. Henretta. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Joyce Vaughan Robertson; son, Charles H.E. Robertson III and wife, Judy; grandson, Charles H.E. Robertson IV; and his brother, Patrick L. Robertson. Charles was born in Lynchburg, Va., and grew up near Lynchburg College. He loved to fish and spent as much time possible at College Lake with his faithful dog, 'Speck,' in a canoe he and his father built. The family moved to Williamsburg in 1953, when his father was transferred by C & P Telephone Company from Lynchburg. A 1955 graduate of Matthew Whaley School, he was the co-captain of the basketball team. After graduating, he worked for a short time with Colonial Williamsburg, as an apprentice brick mason, with A.T. (Red) Vaughan. But he wanted to follow in his fathers' footsteps and work for the telephone company. He received the call from C&P Telephone Company on 4-9-56 and worked until his retirement on 12-26-1992. He loved the 'Company.' During this time, he was drafted into the Army for a two year tour. He spent 13 months in Korea and returned to the Company after an Honorable Discharge. He loved working with his hands, with wood, electrical, brick, plumbing, etc. He could repair or build anything. He was an avid gun collector- Winchesters and Colts. He loved rabbit hunting with family and friends, and the Beagles who did all the work. He even learned to play golf so he and the family could play together. A special 'Thank You' to Dr. John Miller of PCI and his chemotherapy nurse, Tamara. on August 2, 2011.⁵

     Dr. Eugene Louis Gehry Jr. Dr. Eugene Louis Gehry, Jr., 89, of Orangeburg, SC, passed away February 9, 2015 at his residence. A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held at Crestlawn Cemetery on Columbia Road in Orangeburg. Dr. Gehry was born February 1, 1926 in Orangeburg, a son of the late Eugene Louis Gehry, Sr. and Magdaline Thomas Gehry. After graduating from Orangeburg High School in 1943 he entered the US Navy during WWII and was stationed aboard the USS Crag AM214 of the Pacific Fleet. He retired from the Navy in 1986 and again in 2006 as a Captain and Flight Surgeon. He was a graduate of the Citadel and The Medical University of South Carolina Class of 1952. He interned at Orangeburg Hospital from 1952 through 1953. He was two-time Commander of the American Legion, Past Commander of the VFW Post 2779 and life member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans. He was also a long time member of St Paul's United Methodist Church. Survivors include a son, Eugene Louis Gehry, III and his friend, Freida Kohlmeyer, of Orangeburg; a daughter, Annette Gehry Dinkins and her husband, John, of Elloree and three grandchildren.² He was buried at Crestlawn Memorial Gardens, 4830 Columbia Road, Orangeburg, Orangeburg Co., South Carolina.^1,2 He married Ann Marie Robertson, daughter of Charles Henry Edward Robertson Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Smith.⁴ Dr. Eugene Louis Gehry Jr. was born on February 1, 1926 at Orangeburg, Orangeburg Co., South Carolina.^1,2,3 He died on February 9, 2015 at Orangeburg, Orangeburg Co., South Carolina, at age 89.^1,2

     Arthur Allen Henretta Sr. was buried at Williamsburg Memorial Park, 130 King William Drive, Williamsburg West, James City Co., Virginia.² He was born on April 18, 1943 at Buffalo, Erie Co., New York.^1,2,4 He married Judy Leigh Robertson, daughter of Charles Henry Edward Robertson Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Smith, on October 1, 1965 at James City Co., Virginia.^1,3,5 Arthur Allen Henretta Sr. died on April 6, 2017 at age 73.^2,3 He Educated, well-traveled southern boy Arthur A. Henretta, Sr., died on April 6, 2017. Art graduated from James Blair High School, class of 1961 and attended East Carolina University. He was preceded in death by his father, Arnold Henretta; brother, David Henretta; and beloved wife, Judy Robertson Henretta. He is survived by his mother, Trudy Bowman; sister, Debbi Boyce; sons, David A. (Christie) Henretta and Arthur A. Henretta, Jr; and grandson, William Thomas Henretta. on April 9, 2017.³

     James William Gentry was buried at Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, Virginia.^2,3 He was born on June 22, 1932 at Newport News, Virginia.^1,3,4 He married Ann Marie Robertson, daughter of Charles Henry Edward Robertson Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Smith, on September 22, 1962 at Newport News, Virginia.¹ James William Gentry died on January 31, 1968 at Hampton, Virginia, at age 35; Shot by a police officer.^2,3 He James William Gentry, 35, of 5117-82nd St., Hampton, died Wednesday. A native of Newport News, he was the owner of Gentry's Floor Service. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Ann Marie Gentry; two sons, Michael A. Gentry and Patrick A. Gentry, both at home; his mother, Mrs. Mattie E. Gentry, and four brothers, Floyd R. Gentry and Everett France, both of Newport News, Rodie R. France of Hampton and John R. Gentry of Richmond; four sisters, Mrs. Kenneth Coleman of Lebanon, N.H., Mrs Irene Driver of Stuart's Draft, Mrs. Jean Plaster and Mrs. Carrie Lowery, both of Vermont. Burial will be in Peninsula Memorial Park. on February 2, 1968.²