Robertson, Roy Osborne

Roy Osborne Robertson, 67, of Narrows, Va., went to be with his father in Heaven on Sunday, May 3, 2009, at his home. Mr. Robertson was born on January 26, 1942, in Trigg, Va., and was a son of the late Frank L. and Mary Simpkins Robertson.

Mr. Robertson was a retired truck driver for Southern Tank Transport at Ripplemead.

He is survived by his wife, Alma R. Robertson, of Narrows; two daughters, Sabrina R. and husband, Calvin G. Smith, of Staunton, and Pam Moses, of Narrows; one son, Todd and wife, Shenella R. Robertson, of Salem; two stepsons, Mark White, of South Carolina, and Brian White, of Delaware; 11 grandchildren, Eden, Channing, and Skyler Smith, of Staunton, Brandon Robertson, of Salem, Quinn Moses, of Narrows, Natalie and Joshua White, of South Carolina, Andy White, of Maryland, Steve and Crystal Welch, of Maryland, and Tommy Froat, of Florida; five great-grandchildren; close cousins and friends; and special friends, Timmy and Jennifer Stewart.

Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6, 2009, at the Givens Funeral Chapel in Pearisburg with the Rev. Shahn Wilburn officiating with entombment following in the Birchlawn Abbey in Pearisburg. The family will receive friends at the Givens Funeral Home on Wednesday, two hours before the service from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Giles County Relay for Life teams at the Riverview Baptist Church in Ripplemead, Va.

Online condolences can be sent to the family at givensfuneralhome.com.