Melvin Robertson, 73, of the Plainview Community of Franklin County, passed away Wednesday evening, June 15, 2022 at the North East Georgia Medical Center, Gainesville.
Born September 26, 1948, in Grayson, Georgia, he was the son of the late David and Willie Kate Fields Robertson. He was the grandfather of the late Hailey Robertson. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, and had retired as a Captain with the DeKalb County Fire and EMS Service. He was an electrician and was a building inspector for Gwinnett County. He was a member of Indian Creek Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Saundra Robertson; two sons and daughters-in-law Brian (Jennifer) Robertson, Monroe, GA, and Brad (Marlena) Robertson, Carnesville; daughter Kayla Shipley, Toccoa; step-daughters, Jenna Bailey and Melissa Kemble of Toccoa, Tammy Harrison of Virginia, and step-son Kenny Harrison, of West Virginia; grandchildren, David Robertson, Cheyenne Robertson, Dillon Robertson, Taylor Robertson, Jesse Robertson, Kyleigh Robertson, and Abby Gail Robertson; two sisters, Margaret Marie Robertson and Martha Sue Robertson, both of Monroe, Georgia.
Services will be Saturday morning at 11am at the B D Ginn Memorial Chapel, with Rev. Britt Ginn. Interment with Military and Firefighter Honors will be at Indian Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.
The body is at the Ginn Funeral Home. The family is at the home, and will receive friends from 6 until 8pm Friday evening at the funeral home. Condolences may be left at ginnfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers those wishing to make memorials to Melvin, please do so to the Indian Creek Baptist Church, 11091 Old Federal Road, Carnesville, GA, 30521.
Words cannot express the love and respect I have for this man. You are why I am the man that I am today. I am proud to have had the honor of calling you daddy. Rest easy daddy we have it from here. Happy Fathers Day
I remember so many good times growing up with Melvin and a few times of him harassing us girls
He was more like a bigger brother than an uncle
I loved him and he will be missed so much
So glad we were able to have a fish fry recently with the fish he had caught
He loved his family so much
He loved God and is finally home with no more pain!!!!
I can’t remember a time that I didn’t see a smile on his face. I always loved going to uncle Melvins house. I will miss him so much. Rest in peace.
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy for the loss of Melvin, he was so special!! , from Teresa Robertson Hall, and all of Ed and Lucille Robertson’s children. He will be missed!!!
Melvin was such a “Special” cousin. Our brother Ronnie and him were very close. By now they have seen each other again.
I’m sure they had a good reunion.
We will miss you, cousin.
Helen and Ronnie Tullis
We are wishing you and your family courage and peace during this time of mourning.”
I, Donald worked with him at Dekalb County. He was a great co worker and friend. GOD BLESS. Your family.
Robertson Family, I am so sorry for your loss.
Melvin was a good man, From the time I first met him he was so good to me, He was a wonderful brother in law I loved him so much. I want be able to be with but my heart is with you and my Prayers I love you all so much. Aunt Linda
Sending heartfelt condolences. Melvin was a good man and had an impressive life. Rest in peace, Melvin.
I am so sorry for your loss but rejoice for Melvin as he enters his eternal home with the Lord! Melvin was a wonderful man, and I am thankful to have met him through church. He will be missed!