Charles Henry Edward Robertson Jr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. July 24, 1936, d. July 31, 2011
FatherCharles Henry Edward Robertson Sr.1,6,7,8,2,5,9 b. March 17, 1917, d. July 10, 1976
MotherMary Elizabeth Smith1,6,7,8,2,5,9 b. January 8, 1917, d. January 25, 1999
     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

Census Records

1940Dwelling 165, District 111-22, Lynchburg, Virginia6
1950Dwelling 65, District 112-39, Lynchburg, Virginia7

Family

Jocelyn King "Joyce" Vaughan
Marriage*Charles Henry Edward Robertson Jr. married Jocelyn King "Joyce" Vaughan on November 17, 1957 at Williamsburg, Virginia.2,5 
Child
  • Charles Henry Edward Robertson III5,2

Citations

  1. [S593] Daily Press, From the Mary Elizabeth Smith Robertson obituary in the Jan 27, 1999 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S593] Daily Press, From the Charles Henry Edward Robertson, Jr. obituary in the Aug 2, 2011 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S593] Daily Press, From the C. Henry Robertson obituary in the Jul 11, 1976 edition.
  9. [S593] Daily Press, From the Judy Robertson Henretta obituary in the Mar 27, 1997 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Dr. Eugene Louis Gehry Jr.1,2,3

M, b. February 1, 1926, d. February 9, 2015
     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

Family

Ann Marie Robertson b. April 1, 1938, d. March 5, 1989
Marriage*He married Ann Marie Robertson, daughter of Charles Henry Edward Robertson Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Smith.4 

Citations

  1. [S12764] Crestlawn Memorial Gardens, Orangeburg Co., SC, online www.findagrave.com.
  2. [S12765] Dukes-Harley Funeral Home, online www.dukesharleyfuneralhome.com, From the Eugene Louis Gehry, Jr. obituary.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S593] Daily Press, From the Ann Robertson Gehry obituary in the Mar 15, 1989 edition.

Arthur Allen Henretta Sr.1,2,3

M, b. April 18, 1943, d. April 6, 2017
     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

Family

Judy Leigh Robertson b. March 30, 1943, d. March 24, 1997
Marriage*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 
Children
  • Arthur Allen Henretta Jr.3,5
  • David Arnold William Henretta3,5

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S3516] Williamsburg Memorial Park, James City Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S593] Daily Press, From the Arthur A. Henretta, Sr. obituary in the Apr 9, 2017 edition.
  4. [S6710] Presbyterian Historical Society, U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970.
  5. [S593] Daily Press, From the Judy Robertson Henretta obituary in the Mar 27, 1997 edition.

James William Gentry1,2,3,4

M, b. June 22, 1932, d. January 31, 1968
     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

Family

Ann Marie Robertson b. April 1, 1938, d. March 5, 1989
Marriage*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 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S593] Daily Press, From the James William Gentry obituary in the Feb 2, 1968 edition.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

James Austin Dawson1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. December 3, 1934, d. February 12, 2001
     James Austin Dawson was buried at Parklawn Memorial Park, 2551 North Armistead Avenue, Hampton, Virginia.2,7 His Social Security Number was 223-38-6767.3 He was born on December 3, 1934 at Hilton Village, Warwick Co., Virginia.2,3,6 He married Ann Marie Robertson, daughter of Charles Henry Edward Robertson Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Smith, on December 11, 1954 at Hertford, Perquimans Co., North Carolina.1,4 James Austin Dawson and Ann Marie Robertson were divorced on April 12, 1962 at Newport News, Virginia.1 James Austin Dawson died on February 12, 2001 at Williamsburg, Virginia, at age 66.2,3,8,5,7 He James A. Dawson, "Jimmy Q " 66, of York County, passed away peacefully on Monday, Feb. 12, 2001, surrounded by family at Williamsburg Community Hospital. Jimmy attended Poquoson High School, class of 1953. He loved trips to Atlantic City and spending quality time with family and friends. There was never a somber moment in his presence. Jimmy was the son of the late Austin and Janie Dawson of Poquoson. He is survived by two sisters, Ida Mae Byrum and her husband, W.D. Byrum, of Seaford, and Lee Marie and her husband, Richard Mahoney, of Oregon; three sons, Michael A. Dawson of York County, Patrick A. Dawson and his wife, Debbie, of Orangeburg, S.C., and James Farthing Dawson of York County; a daughter, Michelle Diamond and her husband, Clint, of Newport News; his stepchildren, Darlene Harrell, Calvin Farthing Jr. and Jaqueline Farthing; his grandchildren whom he adored, Angie Dawson, Ashley Dawson, Joshua Faucette, Kaeliegh Farthing, Miller Diamond, Rachel Farthing and Miranda Godwin; along with many nieces, nephews and cousins. urial will follow in Parklawn Memorial Park. on February 14, 2001.7

Family

Ann Marie Robertson b. April 1, 1938, d. March 5, 1989
Marriage*He married Ann Marie Robertson, daughter of Charles Henry Edward Robertson Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Smith, on December 11, 1954 at Hertford, Perquimans Co., North Carolina.1,4 
Divorce* James Austin Dawson and Ann Marie Robertson were divorced on April 12, 1962 at Newport News, Virginia.1 
Children
  • Michael Anthony Dawson9,7
  • Patrick Allen Dawson7

Citations

  1. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  2. [S4600] Parklawn Memorial Park, Hampton, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S593] Daily Press, From the James A. Dawson obituary in the Feb 14, 2001 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Theresa Lynn Hudgins1,2,3

F, b. January 14, 1960, d. September 7, 2001
     Her Social Security Number was 223-11-2555.4 Theresa Lynn Hudgins was born on January 14, 1960 at Newport News, Virginia.1,2,4 As of February 3, 1979,her married name was Dawson.1 She married Michael Anthony Dawson, son of James Austin Dawson and Ann Marie Robertson, on February 3, 1979 at Newport News, Virginia.1 Theresa Lynn Hudgins and Michael Anthony Dawson were divorced before 1985.3 Theresa Lynn Hudgins died on September 7, 2001 at York Co., Virginia, at age 41.4,5,3 She YORKTOWN - Teresa Lynn Mathis, 51, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011. Teresa was a lifelong resident of the Peninsula. She attended Tabb High School,and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, and Joann Rigby’s Sunday School Class. She was a bus driver with the York County School Division for 16 years. Teresa was preceded in death by a brother, Paul C. Hudgins. She is survived by her husband of 26 years, Brian Mathis; sons, Christopher Hudgins and his wife, Becky of Poquoson, and Shawn and Shane Mathis of Yorktown. She is also survived by parents, Conway and Betty Jo Hudgins; two grandchildren, Haley and Collin; a sister, Sherry McMullen and her husband, John; and her niece, Brandy. Interment will follow in Parklawn Memorial Park. on September 8, 2011.3

Family

Michael Anthony Dawson
Marriage*She married Michael Anthony Dawson, son of James Austin Dawson and Ann Marie Robertson, on February 3, 1979 at Newport News, Virginia.1 
Divorce* Theresa Lynn Hudgins and Michael Anthony Dawson were divorced before 1985.3 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S593] Daily Press, From the Teresa Lynn Mathis obituary in the Sep 8, 2011 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Rhonda Lynn Griffin1,2,3,4

F, b. February 13, 1948, d. November 13, 2008
     Her Social Security Number was 231-70-2373.5 Rhonda Lynn Griffin was born on February 13, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,5,3 As of January 22, 1965,her married name was Robertson.1 She married Patrick Leon Robertson Sr., son of Charles Henry Edward Robertson Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Smith, on January 22, 1965 at James City Co., Virginia.1 Rhonda Lynn Griffin and Patrick Leon Robertson Sr. were divorced on September 9, 1977 at Virginia Beach, Virginia.2 Rhonda Lynn Griffin died on November 13, 2008 at James City Co., Virginia, at age 60.6,5,4 She Rhonda L. Griffin, 60, of Williamsburg, died Nov 13. She is survived by a son, Mark Robertson; a granddaughter, Sydney Robertson; and a grandson, Case Johnston. She will be missed dearly. on November 15, 2008.6

Family

Patrick Leon Robertson Sr.
Marriage*She married Patrick Leon Robertson Sr., son of Charles Henry Edward Robertson Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Smith, on January 22, 1965 at James City Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* Rhonda Lynn Griffin and Patrick Leon Robertson Sr. were divorced on September 9, 1977 at Virginia Beach, Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S12723] Virginia Gazette, The, From the Rhonda L. Griffin obituary in the Nov 15, 2008 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Patrick L. Robertson, Jr. obituary in the Aug 13, 1995 edition.

Patrick Leon Robertson Jr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. July 3, 1965, d. August 11, 1995
FatherPatrick Leon Robertson Sr.1,3,5
MotherRhonda Lynn Griffin1,3,5 b. February 13, 1948, d. November 13, 2008
     His Social Security Number was 230-80-5500.2 Patrick Leon Robertson Jr. was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.3,4,5 He was born on July 3, 1965 at Williamsburg, Virginia.1,2,3,4 He died on August 11, 1995 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 30.2,3,4,6,5 He ROBERTSON, Patrick L. Jr., of Roanoke, died Friday, August 11, 1995 at his home. He is survived by his father, Patrick L. Robertson Sr., Suffolk; mother Rhonda Griffin, Roanoke Co; brother, Mark A. Robertson, Roanoke; grandmother, Mary S. Robertson, Williamsburg; great-grandmother, Louise Pankey, Roanoke. Graveside services will be held in Evergreen Burial Park. on August 13, 1995.5

Citations

  1. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S2253] Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=61845073&CRid=50174&df=all&
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Patrick L. Robertson, Jr. obituary in the Aug 13, 1995 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

James Malcom Hartless1,2,3,4

M, b. December 26, 1943, d. January 4, 1999
     James Malcom Hartless James Malcolm Hartless, 55, of Madison Heights, died Monday, Jan. 4, 1999 at his residence. Born in Lynchburg, Dec. 26, 1943, he was a son of the late Anderson Hester Hartless and Elsie Dillard Hartless. He was a retired plumber and a member of Sandy Bottom Christian Church. He is survived by two sons, James M. Hartless Jr. of Roanoke and David Hartless of Richmond; five sisters, Betty Jane Mason of Alexandria, Charlotte Lee and Marjorie Campbell both of Madison Heights, Jessica Abbitt of Amherst and Dottie Blankenship of Ill. and two brothers, Anderson Hartless of Mich. and Andrew Hartless of Madison Heights. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park.3 His Social Security Number was 228-56-9411.2 He was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.5,3 He was born on December 26, 1943 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,2,5,3,6 He married Gail Terrell Harris, daughter of John Carrington Harris Jr. and Josephine Ellis Smith, on December 9, 1961 at York, York Co., South Carolina.1 James Malcom Hartless and Gail Terrell Harris were divorced on April 6, 1973 at Amherst Co., Virginia.1 James Malcom Hartless died on January 4, 1999 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia, at age 55.2,5,3,4,7

Family

Gail Terrell Harris b. September 5, 1943, d. August 23, 2015
Marriage*He married Gail Terrell Harris, daughter of John Carrington Harris Jr. and Josephine Ellis Smith, on December 9, 1961 at York, York Co., South Carolina.1 
Divorce* James Malcom Hartless and Gail Terrell Harris were divorced on April 6, 1973 at Amherst Co., Virginia.1 
Children
  • James Malcom Hartless Jr.3,8,9
  • David Adam Hartless3,8

Citations

  1. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S5491] Whitten Monelison Chapel, online www.whittenmonelison.com, From the James Malcolm Hartless obituary.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S4721] Fort Hill Memorial Park, Lynchburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S8701] Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, online tharpfuneralhome.com, From the Gail Terrell Wilmer obituary.