James Augusta Robertson

Published 12:41 am Saturday, November 2, 2013

James Augusta Robertson, 76, of 909 Lincoln Avenue, Suffolk died Monday, Oct. 28, 2013 at his residence. He was a native of Nansemond County and the son of the late Malachi Robertson and Ella Wiggins.

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He was employed at Gwaltney Packing Company for 23 years.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Helen Robertson; five daughters, Margaret D. Hicks (Derwin), of Leesburg, Crystal R. Robertson, Tracey O. Robertson Smith (John), Jacqueline Robertson and Roslyn P. Robertson Rawlings (Chris), all of Suffolk; three sons, Elvis Dildy Sr. (Natalie), James T. Dildy Sr. (April), and Glenn E. Robertson (Rosetta), all of Suffolk; two sisters, Ella S. Hill and Christine Edmonds, both of Suffolk; three brothers, Oscar Robertson, Thomas Robertson (Mabel) and Roy Robertson (Michelle), all of Suffolk; 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; brothers-in-law, Jefferson Dildy (Louella), Eugene Dildy (Christine) and Westly Dildy; sisters-in-law, Janice Ralph (Vernon), Minnie Dildy and Velma Dildy; devoted friend, Jack Neild; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

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A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4, 2013, at Palm Tree Baptist Church officiated by the Rev. William Wiggins. Interment will be in Langston Cemetery. A visitation will be held Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Crocker Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.crockerfuneralhome.com.