Elder Cleo D. Robertson passed away on Friday, March 15. A 2 PM funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 23 at Durham Primitive Baptist Church, 118 Pacific Avenue, Durham, NC 27705. Visitation will be on Friday, March 22 from 6-8 PM at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 200 SE Maynard Road, Cary, NC 27511.
He was born August 27, 1940 to Clifton and Sadie Robertson of Reidsville, NC. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his beloved wife of 46 years, Jeannette Curtis Robertson. Surviving are his son, Bill Robertson of Franklinton, NC; his daughter, Kay Sokolovic (Dan); his grandson, Conner Sokolovic of Fort Mill, SC; and his granddaughter, Casey Sokolovic of Charlotte, NC.
Elder Robertson graduated from Reidsville High School in 1958 and from NC State University in 1962. He was employed by Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. and retired after 30 years of service. For 40 years he served as a highly esteemed and valued Primitive Baptist Minister. He served his home church, Durham Primitive Baptist Church as well as others during that time. He also served as President and Editor of "The Signs of the Times", a Primitive Baptist periodical. His kindness, gentleness, and loving manner will be greatly missed by all who loved him.
Donations may be made to Durham Primitive Baptist Church, c/o Larry Byrd, 715 N. Ninth Street, Mebane, NC 27302.
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