Carl William Robertson

Carl William Robertson peacefully entered into rest on Friday, July 3, 2020 at the age of 67. He was born on November 24, 1952 to the union of the late Nelson B. Robertson (Dora) and Merline Powell Jackson (Joseph). He was affectionately known as ‘Daddy’, ‘Soul’, and ‘Paw-Paw’ to loved ones and close friends. He was a native of New Orleans, LA, and a resident of Algiers, LA. Mr. Carl was a self-employed painter. He retired from Celetex in 1985 after many years of service.

Loving father of Shannel M. Taplet, Carlis A. Robertson (Bradley), Chad M. Taplet (Tira), and Shannon R. Lee (Nicole). Brother of Jo Ann Riley, Joan Marie Jones, Lenora Bell, Nelson E. Robertson Jr., Leon A. Robertson, Clement Bell (Michelle), Johnathan Bell, and Vernon Bell. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

He is preceded in death by his companion Debra Ann Gaines, his sons Carl W. Robertson Jr. and Raynell Williams.  His siblings Freeman Robinson, Joseph Spencer Powell, and Fran Robertson. 

Family and friends are invited to attend the funeral service on Friday, July 17, 2020, at Robinson Family Funeral Home 9611 Highway 23 Belle Chasse, LA 70037 at 11 A.M. Visitation will be from 9:30 A.M. until 10:45 A.M. Interment will follow at Mt. Zion Memorial Park in Empire, LA.

Due to COVID-19, everyone in attendance MUST wear a mask or other proper facial covering. 

Funeral planning entrusted to ROBINSON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME. (504) 208-2119.

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