Born October 5, 1948 in Lynchburg, he was the son of the late Oscar L. Robertson, Sr. and Virginia Viar Robertson Taylor. He was a retired, self-employed landscaper and was the patriarch and rock of his family. Rocky was a music legend in the central Virginia area for more than 50 years. He will always be remembered for his soulful voice as lead singer for many local bands, including The Chasers, The Statesman, The Expressions, Subletts Alley, Double Shot, the Greater Experience, and the Band of Gold. Rocky never met a stranger and will be missed by everyone who knew and loved him.
Rocky leaves to cherish his memory four children, Heidi Robertson and husband David Quinn, Cody Robertson and husband Chris Stinnett, Breck Robertson (Melissa), and Wade Robertson; three brothers, Ricky Robertson and wife Julia, Rusty Robertson and wife Janice, and Peanut Robertson; four sisters, Cora Lee “Sweetie” Grubbs and husband Kenny, Georgia Foresman and husband John, Teresa Wooldridge and husband Bobby, and Vicky Johnson and husband Paul; five grandchildren, Blake Bryant, Drew Walthall, Cheyenne Quinn, Gabriel Stinnett, and Daxton Robertson and many special nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends, far too many to mention by name.
A memorial service, to celebrate Rocky’s life, will be held Saturday, July 7, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. at Whitten Timberlake Chapel with the Rev. Kirk Farmer, Pastor of Providence Bible Church officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or your local humane society.
To send online condolences to the family, please visit www.whittentimberlake.com.
Whitten Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Timberlake Chapel is serving Rocky’s family.
