Dewey Robertson

dewey robertson

Dewey Robertson, 83, Fairmount, passed away at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 17, 2017, at Summit Convalescent Center in Summitville. He was born in Estill County, Kentucky, to the late Milford and Minnie (Barett) Robertson, and he married Virginia Smith on April 15, 1960. Dewey and Virginia were blessed to have celebrated their 50th golden wedding anniversary before her passing later that year on September 9, 2010.

Dewey was a veteran of the Air Force and he worked 32 years as a lift truck driver at GM. He was a member of UAW 977 and American Legion. Dewey loved to walk every day, and he also enjoyed going bowling.

He is survived by his daughters, Ginger (Jerry) McNamee, Fairmount, and Brenda (Paul) Mendenhall, Indianapolis; sisters, Thelma (Bill) Martin, Florida, Betty Chaney, California, Parriett Ingram, Kentucky, and Connie Robertson, Kentucky; 6 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by five brothers, four sisters, and two brothers-in-law.

The family will have a graveside service at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at Gardens of Memory with Pastor Mick Simpkins officiating.

Arrangements are entrusted to Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion.

Online condolences may be made at www.nswcares.com.

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