In Memory of
Thomas “Dump Robertson, III
February 6,
1943 - February 16, 2020
Obituary
Thomas “Dump Robertson, III passed away Sunday
February 16, 2020 at home. He was born February 6, 1943
to the late Thomas Robertson, Jr. and Blanche Harris
Robertson and was raised in Smithfield, VA. He graduated
from the last class of Isle of Wight Training School in
1961 where he excelled in Academics as well as
Basketball and Football.
After graduation he worked at Luter’s Meat Packing
Plant. He loved to sing and was a self- taught electric
guitarist. Later he became a member of the local band
The Rocking Charmers. In his spare time, he enjoyed
singing, fishing, bowling ,westerns and sports.
Thomas relocated to Brooklyn, New York where he married
his lovely wife Shirley Hall on Christmas Eve 1964. His
work experience included brief stints at Adelphi
Hospital and the US Post Office. Later he became a Port
Authority Officer of NY and a Police Officer of New
Jersey serving for twenty years and retired in 1992.
Thomas “Dump” “TR” returned home to Smithfield, VA in
1992 where he served at Ferguson Grove Baptist Church in
Surry, VA. He then joined his wife at Main Street
Baptist Church. He was an active member of the Men of
Music and past president of the Men’s Fellowship
Ministry.
Thomas was preceded in death by his parents and brothers
Linwood and Eugene “Nicky” Robertson, daughter Avis Hall
and son Michael Mitchell. Treasuring his memory are his
loving wife Shirley M. Robertson; Children: Veronica (Rev.Jesse)
Spencer, Carrollton, VA, Kathy Dixon, Washington, DC,
Anita Hall, New York City and Arvada (Keith) Gary,
Smithfield, VA, ten grandchildren and four great
grandchildren Sisters; Edith Diggs (friend Moses) and
Gloria Robertson, Smithfield, VA (friend Will Giles)
Brothers: George (Elaine) Gloucester, VA Pastor Lawrence
(Rosalee) Hampton, VA and Landus (Vicky ) Robertson,
Smithfield, VA; brother in law Jerry Diggs and two
sisters in law Carol Robertson Windsor, VA and Carol
Langhorne Robertson, Van Nuys California.
He will be greatly missed by his Aunts, Virginia
Peoples, Newport News, VA and Roberta Caroline Edwards,
Smithfield, VA and his Uncles John Harris, Smithfield,
VA and Augustus Harris (Maybelle) Newport News, VA Aunt
in law Artis Mae Harris, Smithfield, VA and many nieces,
nephews, cousins classmates and friends.
“If you miss me from singing down here come on up to
bright glory, I’ll be singing up there”
A Celebration of Life Service will be held 1 pm Saturday
February 22, 2020 at Main St. Baptist Church Smithfield,
VA. Viewing will take place Friday February 21, 2020
from 4-7 pm at Shivers Funeral Chapel. In lieu of
flowers the family requests donations to the Williams
Mission Center of Main Street Baptist Church. Mr.
Robertson is in the loving and professional care of
Shivers Funeral Chapel.
Wake:
Friday February 21, 2020 - 4:00PM to 7:00PM
Shivers Funeral Home
127 49 Courthouse Highway
Smithfield, VA 23430
Funeral:
Saturday February 22, 2020 - 1:00PM
Main Street Baptist Church
517 Main Street
Smithfield, VA 23430
