Obituary List

George Clark Robertson, 76, passed away peacefully in the home that he built with the love of his life by his side on February 6, 2025.

He was born May 7,1948 in Detroit, MI, the son of Chester and Imogene Robertson.He was a graduate of Northville High School. He was a veteran of 10 years in the US Navy serving aboard the Battleship New Jersey, the USS Berkeley, NAS Brunswick, ME for shore duty,12 isolated months on Diego Garcia and USS Saratoga.

He married Margaret “Peggy” Ford on August 2,1968 at St. Dunstan’s Catholic Church in Garden City, MI.

He leaves behind his loving wife of 57 years, Margaret (Peggy) of Fleming Island, FL and his legacy will be continued by his three sons, Kevin (Alyssa), Christopher (Jennifer) of Michigan, Thomas (Kellie) Robertson; grandchildren, Acacia, Shealynn, Brenna, Zoe, Jonathan, Alex, Emily, Delia, Seth and Jacey; 6 great grandchildren; sister, Ardith Hoath, Susan Forron, Marilyn Bara; brother, Robert Robertson; sister and brother in laws, Doris Carter, Karol Wilcox, Helena Scappaticci, and Ken Ford; many nieces, nephews and cousins; life long friends, Jim and Christine Roiz and Joyce Bicknell.

He was predeceased by his parents, brothers, Jerry Housewright, Daryl Housewright, Charles Carter, Stan Forron and sister, Barbara Burgett.

His life was an amazing journey, started off serving in the US Navy. Once he left the US Navy, he journeyed into sales, then went on to work for Diamond International, Xomed; where he has several patents, Synthesis in Colorado, J&J, where he was able to travel abroad and finally ending up where he retired from Biomet. His church was very important to him. He served as Grand Knight and Faithful Navigator. He was also a motorcycle safety instructor and President of the HOA for 15 years in his neighborhood.

He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather, friend, mentor and handyman; his greatest accomplishment was his deep love for family. He will be missed tremendously, but his love he shared will remain in all our hearts.

The family would like to send a special thank you to Haven Hospice and their nurses for the gentle caring of George in his last days.

Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 11:00am at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church 1649 Kingsley Ave Orange Park, FL 32073. Military Grave side service will be held at Jacksonville National Cemetery on March 6,2025 at 1:00pm at 4083 Lannie Road Jacksonville, Fl 32218.