Roy Robertson Obituary

Roy L. Robertson, Jr. CHARLESTON - Roy L. Robertson, Jr., of Charleston, SC, husband of Joanne Marie Nemeth Robertson, died peacefully Sunday April 30, 2023. Roy Robertson enlisted in the Navy in 1958 and served on active duty for over thirty years. During his service, he was assigned to a wide variety of ships, submarines and shore stations, including a repair ship, fleet tug, destroyer, communications ship and four submarines. He also served as a radioman ashore in a combat zone. Roy was particularly proud of his submarine service, having earned his dolphins later in his career. His final duty station was as Group Master Chief for Submarine Group Six in Charleston SC. During his career he earned, among other awards, the Navy Commendation Medal, the Navy Achievement Medal, the Combat Action ribbon, his dolphins and an FBM Patrol Pin with two stars. Roy was passionate in his support of programs benefitting active-duty military, Veterans, and the Anglican Diocese of South Carolina. Roy was a major supporter of the PGA Hope program for veterans in the Charleston area and the Navy Wives Club located on board the Naval Weapons Station Charleston. He also founded the Roy and Joanne Robertson Foundation to support organizations that provide transportation to military service members in need and to help fund scholarships for those attending Anglican Seminary. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Joanne Marie Nemeth Robertson; His daughters, Susan Taylor and Stephanie Easterling and his son, Roy L. Robertson, III. His sons-in-law, Jake Taylor Jr., Chuck Easterling and daughter-in-law, Colleen Robertson. He also leaves behind eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A burial side service will be held at St. Paul's Anglican in Summerville for family and close friends May 9, 2023, at 11:00 am. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston