Benjamin Harold Robertson Sr.

Benjamin Robertson was born on May 6, 1942 in Gainesville, Georgia. He was the youngest child of John and Leola Robertson. He graduated from Fair Street High School in June of 1961, and attended Talladega College in the fall of that same year. Benjamin enlisted in the United States Army on July 11, 1963. After 9 weeks of basic training in Augusta, Georgia, he was transferred to Fort Carlson, Colorado where he was trained to become a Combat Medic. He was promoted E-2 within 4 months and subsequently promoted to Private First Class in 7 months. He received a promotion to E-4 within 11 months. In 1965, Benjamin’s service to his country led him to Korea. It was there that he was promoted to SP-5. Benjamin served as a Medic working at an outpatient clinic. In March of 1966, Benjamin was assigned duty in Atlanta, Georgia where he worked at the Induction Station. He was a Staff Sgt. E-6. He worked alongside army doctors in processing young men into the armed forces. It was in 1966, that Benjamin married Ella Earls of Dahlonega Georgia. They were married for fifty years. Together they raised three children. The young couple started their family in Atlanta, Georgia. They celebrated the birth of their first child, Benjamin Jr. in 1968. Their family was enlarged by the birth of their second child and only daughter, Carmen Bennita in 1975. Four years later they were blessed with the birth of In 1974, Benjamin began his career with the United States Postal Service. Benjamin continued to work for the U. S. Postal Service and was promoted as a Superintendent at the Bulk Mail Center. He retired after 29 years of service. their youngest child Jonathan Bennard. Throughout his life Benjamin had tenacity for learning and extended his education by attending and graduating from two technical colleges. Years into his retirement from the Bulk Mail center and at the age of 62, Benjamin returned to school at DeKalb Technical College. He was the eldest student among his fellow classmates. It was there that he studied Air Conditioning Technology. While studying as a student, he made the Dean’s List multiple quarters. Upon graduating, Benjamin was offered and accepted the position as an Instructor at DeKalb Technical College to guide others in their studies of Air Conditioning Technology. Benjamin was not only a hard worker but he was a believer in Jesus Christ. His home was established and anchored in Jesus Christ. He and his wife led their children to look for answers to life’s challenges in the word of God. Benjamin taught Wednesday night Bible study at Church of a Solid Foundation for a number of years. There he promoted the application of biblical principles. Benjamin stated that allowing Jesus to be the head of his life was the greatest thing that ever happened to him. Late Tuesday night, January 23, 2017, Benjamin transitioned from this life to go home to be with the Lord. He was proceeded in death by his parents John and Leola Robertson; his brothers Johnny Bill, Leonard, William, and James Robertson; his sisters Ruby Wilson, Edna Faulkner, and Louise Littlejohn. He is survived by his devoted wife of fifty years Ella Robertson, his three children Benjamin Jr., Carmen Bennita, and Jonathan Bennard, his sister Joann (Oleffia) Hester, and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews.

Benjamin Harold Robertson Sr.

May 6, 1942 - January 24, 2017