Carl T. Robertson Sr., 91, a native of Morganfield, Ky., lived mostly in Georgia and Alabama and was a resident of Lillian the last 24 years, died Monday, April 25, 2011 after a brief illness.
He was preceded in death by parents, Walter and Eudena; sister, Bess; and his beloved bride of 64 years, Mary.
As an electrical engineer and pioneer in computerized air traffic control with the Federal Aviation Agency, he retired in 1975 after 31 years.
He loved the scriptures, his home church, First Baptist of Lillian, and serving as teacher, mentor, and deacon in his Southern Baptist faith. He was an active amateur radio operator, call sign W4LCK, since the 1940s.
As an avid RV camper since 1970, he held offices at national, state and local levels, most recently belonging to the Dixie Ramblers RV Club. He was a life-long Mason, active most recently in Lillian Lodge 925, and also active in the Lillian Optimist Club where he served as a past president.
He was a caring and giving man, who not only gave financial but also prayerful support to many charitable organizations.
Survivors include three sons Carl (Cindy) Robertson Jr. of Scottsboro, Willis (Shelly) Robertson of Poquoson, Va., and Paul (Martha) Robertson of Griffin, Ga.; daughter Tina (Gary) Wellborn of Douglasville, Ga.; brother, William (Janie) Robertson of Pensacola, Fla.; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, May 1 at Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home, Elberta. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, May 2 at First Baptist Church of Lillian. Interment will follow at Pine Rest Memorial Park, Foley.
The family requests memorial donations be made to the Vision Possible Fund c/o First Baptist Church of Lillian, P.O. Box 175 Lillian, AL 36549.
Arrangements are by Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Homes & Crematory Inc., Elberta.
