Charles P. Robertson, 1938-2004

  The Rev. Charles P. (Chuck) Robertson was born June 13, 1938 to Dr. Howard and Cora Robertson; he was reared in Bassett, Virginia. He graduated from J.D. Bassett High School in 1957; in 1959 Ferrum Junior College conferred upon him the associate degree in Arts. West Virginia Wesleyan graduated him with the Bachelor of Arts degree. A Master of Divinity degree was awarded him in 1965 from Asbury Theological Seminary.

The Rev. Robertson served for eight years in the pastorate in Virginia, West Virginia and Kentucky. He was honored in 1968 as the youngest clergyman to open Congress with prayer. In 1969, he joined Youth Camps, Inc., as National Field Representative and Chaplain — ministering to young athletes, cheerleaders and majorettes.

The Rev. Robertson served as a member of the Governor’s Commission on Human Rights of Kentucky. He was a District Committeeman of the Boy Scouts of America, a member of Southern Churchmen, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Lions International, Ruritans, and the Virginia Jaycees.

  In the fall of 1973, the Rev. Robertson went to Atlanta, Ga. to work with JACS (Joint Action in Community Service) where he worked with Job Corp recruits; he later worked in sales and services with various other companies including North American Products and Georgia Pacific. During this time his appointment was Honorable Location. He continued to minister to his fellow man.

  The Rev. Robertson became an affiliate member of the First Presbyterian Church of Douglasville in 2001. During his disability and illness he continued to minister to others — at first calling and visiting the shut-ins and later from his hospital bed and wheelchair. The Rev. Robertson is survived by his wife, Lois Robertson, of Douglasville, Ga., and his brother and sister-in-law, William and Helen Robertson of Salem, Virginia.