Age 84, Harrisonburg, Va.
John “Wayne” Robertson, 84, of Harrisonburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at his home.
Mr. Robertson was born December 15, 1939, Page County, Virginia, and was the son of the late Bruce Leo, Sr. and Lula Dofflemyer Robertson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Susan Greene Robertson; brother, Bruce Robertson, Jr; sister-in-law, Phyllis Robertson and granddaughter, Laura Ashley Glick.
Wayne attended Harrisonburg Baptist Church and retired from Walker Manufacturing as a Supervisor, after more than 30 years of service, and then was a trucker for seven years, enjoying his trips to Arizona. He was an avid and passionate golfer for more than 50 years. He loved the family vacations to Myrtle Beach.
He is survived by two daughters, Debby Bowers and husband, John, and Karen Chapman and husband, Randy; a sister, Mildred “Peg” Maiden and husband, H.L.; four grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
A memorial service will be conducted at 1 p.m., Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg, with Mr. Robertson’s nephew, Jamie Baker officiating.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation Mid-Atlantic Chapter, Richmond, Va., by visiting https://www.parkinson.org/MidAtlantic or by at Parkinson’s Foundation Mid-Atlantic Chapter, Attn: Donor Services, 5757 Waterford District Dr., Suite 310, Miami, FL 33126.
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