The Greenwood Commonwealth
Greenwood, MS
May 5, 2003

Services for Dewey Edward Robertson, 94, of Greenwood, who died of pulmonary disease Sunday, May 4, 2003, at his residence, will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Williams & Lord Funeral Home.

Mr. Robertson was born in Carroll County and lived there 92 years before moving to Greenwood two years ago. He farmed for 27 years and was a master carpenter for more than 25 years.

Mr. Robertson was a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church in Carroll County. His hobby was gardening and woodcrafting for friends.

Mr. Robertson was preceded in death by his wife, Monie Lois Robertson.

He is survived by two daughters, Ruth R. Brewer of Greenwood and Sylvia R. Mims of Black Hawk; two sons, Edward Franklin Robertson of Anacoca, La., and Roy Glen Robertson of Black Hawk; two sisters, Ruth Tidwell of Lexington and Lawrence Beard of Black Hawk; 12 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 5 until 8 this evening at the funeral home.

Burial will be in Mount Olive Cemetery in Carroll County.

Dr. Wayne Kimbrough will officiate at the services, with the Rev. Keith Ramage assisting.

Pallbearers will be Barry Brewer, Keith Brewer, Timmy Mims, Richie Mims, Chris Robertson, Chad Robertson, Jon Michael Morgan, Johnny Castle and Jerry Bright.

Honorary pallbearers will be the Sta-Home Hospice staff.