Granvel Eugene Robertson, Sr.

Granvel Eugene Robertson, Sr., 84, of Manchester, MD, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023, at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster, MD. Born on October 7, 1938, in Fayette County, WV, he was the son of the late Granvel Booker and Alice Irene Griffith Robertson. He was the beloved husband of Claudine Catherine Farley Robertson.

Granvel was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. He served on the USS Valley Forge and was a Navy photographer. Years ago, he worked on the assembly line at General Motors. Granvel enjoyed hunting and fishing, and he was a member of the NRA.

Surviving him in addition to his wife are children: David Wayne Robertson and wife Linda, Gene E. Robertson, Jr. and wife Denise, and Mary Lynn Andrews and husband Steven, 9 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and siblings: Dolores Shrewsbury, Sue Lewis, Grace Ann Sheppard, James Robertson, and Rev. Wetzel Robertson.

He was predeceased by a son: Robert Dewayne Robertson and a sister: Juanita Dilley.

The family will receive visitors on Sunday, August 27, from 3-5 and 7-9 pm, at the ECKHARDT FUNERAL CHAPEL, P.A., 3296 Charmil Drive, Manchester, MD 21102, where a funeral service will be held on Monday, August 28, at 10 am, with his brother Rev. Wetzel Robertson officiating.

Interment to follow in New Lutheran Cemetery, Manchester, MD.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to your local VFW.