Laurinburg
William D. "Buddy" Robertson, Sr., born January 27, 1922, died January 7, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Eula Guest Robertson, daughters Donna Dineen and husband Jeff, Patricia Crawford and Paul, son David Robertson, Jr. and Kim and grandchildren Cole and Kenzie.
He was predeceased by his parents Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Robertson Sr., brothers J.A. Robertson, Jr. and Warren W. Robertson.
There will be a private graveside service at Mary Love Cemetery in Hamlet, NC at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 13, 2009.
Buddy graduated from Kings College in Charlotte, N.C. and began a successful career in the mortgage banking industry in 1947. He amassed throughout his career a number of honors including the 35 year SC Bankers Club, positions as President and Director of Charlotte Mortgage Bankers, Secretary of Charlotte Home Builders of the Carolinas, and V.P. of Mortgage Bankers of the Carolinas. He retired in 1984 from Bankers Mortgage Corporation after 36 years of faithful service.
He was a devoted member of the Sardis Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, N.C. where he served as a Deacon, Finance committee, Stewardship committee, and VP of the elective class; he joined the First Presbyterian Church of Florence SC after a move in 1977; and joined the Laurinburg Presbyterian Church after a move in 1995.
Buddy was an avid saltwater fisherman and just as enthusiastic about growing his yearly crop of tomatoes.
The family wishes to express deep gratitude to the Hospice Care of Scotland County and their entire staff.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Scotland County, PO Box 1033, Laurinburg, NC 28353; Laurinburg Presbyterian Church, c/o Sherry Hucks, 600 West Church Street, Laurinburg, NC 28352; or charity of one's choice.
Read William David Robertson's Obituary and Guestbook on www.mcdougald.com.