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John Douglas Robertson

May 17, 1954 – December 20, 2022
Obituary of John Douglas Robertson
IN THE CARE OF

Whitten Monelison Chapel

John Douglas Robertson, 68, of Madison Heights, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Mary Elizabeth McAlister.

Born May 17, 1954 in Dallas, TX , he was the son of the late James Easton Robertson, Jr. and Miriam Garrison Robertson. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Sauer. Mr. Robertson chose to be a “Stay at Home Dad”, who home schooled his children. He was a member of Elon Presbyterian Church.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Robertson is survived by two sons, Russell J.M. Robertson and Benjamin I.M. Robertson; two brothers, William and James, III, and three sisters, Kristin , Jean Marie, and Roxanne.

A memorial service, to celebrate Mr. Robertson’s life will be conducted at 3 p.m. Friday, December 30, 2022 at Elon Presbyterian Church with Pastor Barry Tucker officiating.

Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider Elon Presbyterian Church, 2290 Cedar Gate Road, Madison Heights, VA 24572. To send online condolences, please go to www.whittenmonelison.com.

Whitten Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Monelison Chapel is serving Mr. Robertson’s family.

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FAMILY

Mr.Robertson was preceded in death by his parents, James Easton Robertson, Jr. and Miriam Garrison Robertson and a brother, Thomas Sauer. He is survived by his wife, Mary Elizabeth McAlister;two sons, Russell J.M. Robertson and Benjamin I.M. Robertson; two brothers, William and James, III, and three sisters, Kristin , Jean Marie, and Roxanne.

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