Obituary for Lawrence Anthony Robertson
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Lawrence Anthony Robertson, fondly known as Duck, was born to the late Hosea Eugene Robertson Sr., and Lucille Lena Robertson on June 13, 1950, in Washington, DC. He departed this earthly life on Monday, May 8, 2023, surrounded by loved ones who prayed and sang and played smooth jazz as he made his transition.
Lawrence described his childhood as being filled with numerous opportunities to experience a life that many of his friends didn’t have the luxury of being exposed to. Trips to Terrell, Texas to visit family, and clothes from some of DC’s finest department stores. In his unfinished book he writes, “I must say that my father provided more than enough for me to become a very successful person. I had piano lessons at Howard University from age five to around twelve. I played in recitals; one of the pieces I played was Fur Elise. Once, while I was practicing, I could hear my boys hollering out, “Hey Beethoven” because I was playing classical music. I’m living in the ghetto playing Beethoven, really?
“My Father not only injected music lessons into my life, but there were also tennis lessons, tap dance lessons, typing lessons at Cortez Peters Business School, and swimming lessons at Howard University. While most of the kids on the block had metal street skates, I had Chicago roller-skates. I was able to spend my Saturdays at Kalorama Skating Rink and my nights listening to this FM station called Monitor. They played relaxing music, and I used to fall asleep with the earphone in my ear.”
In addition to his love for music, Lawrence was also very smart. He was mentioned in the paper at a very early age for being one the fastest typists under 5 years old. He received an award for his skills and went on to pursue a career in computer programming. He attended Bruce Elementary, Paul Jr. High, and remained very involved with the Coolidge Senior High School alumni board prior to becoming ill. Lawrence also took classes at George Washington University after graduating high school and in his later years, received his Bachelor’s in Education from the University of the District of Columbia.
Lawrence utilized his computer skills to obtain various jobs with the Federal Government and Private industry. He worked for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Department of Commerce to name a few. But he also had an entrepreneurial spirit as well. Launching several different companies, he was able to provide web design services and establish the Reading Literacy Learning Program.
He credited his desire to work with kids to an experience he had while on a Men’s retreat with his former church home. He writes, “I will never forget the experience that I had. I never stopped believing in God, but I wasn’t living a Godly life. That Sunday morning, we left the retreat and went to Church. That was the day I walked down the aisle and gave my life to the Lord. I asked God what he wanted me to do, and God replied, “start a reading program at your church” and that’s when my mission began”. Lawrence would eventually go on to teach at Georgetown Day School, where two of his daughters formerly attended. Family and friends meant everything to Lawrence. He had three daughters that he absolutely loved, and he remained close to some of his childhood friends until his last breath. He was a lover of fast cars and motorcycles, good food, good music, parties, spending time outdoors and sports. He despised the Cowboys and the Redskins and absolutely loved to watch them lose. He loved a sense of community and was also very competitive. He’s remembered as being short in stature (you don’t get nicknamed Duck for no reason), but big in personality and confidence. His laugh would light up any room and his smile would soften hearts both near and far.
Lawrence was preceded in death by his daughter, Karla Robertson, and parents Hosea Robertson Sr. and Lucille Robertson. He leaves to cherish his memories two daughters, Renee Robertson and Shaneena Robertson, Son-in-Laws Raymond Tucker Sr., and Peter Brown, two Grandsons, Darien Williams and Raymond Tucker Jr., a brother, Hosea Robertson Jr., a nephew, Michael Robertson and his wife Karin, and two great nieces, Meyvn and Zaida. He will be missed dearly by his family and friends.
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Lawrence Anthony Robertson, fondly known as Duck, was born to the late Hosea Eugene Robertson Sr., and Lucille Lena Robertson on June 13, 1950, in Washington, DC. He departed this earthly life on Monday, May 8, 2023, surrounded by loved ones who prayed and sang and played smooth jazz as he made his transition.
Lawrence described his childhood as being filled with numerous opportunities to experience a life that many of his friends didn’t have the luxury of being exposed to. Trips to Terrell, Texas to visit family, and clothes from some of DC’s finest department stores. In his unfinished book he writes, “I must say that my father provided more than enough for me to become a very successful person. I had piano lessons at Howard University from age five to around twelve. I played in recitals; one of the pieces I played was Fur Elise. Once, while I was practicing, I could hear my boys hollering out, “Hey Beethoven” because I was playing classical music. I’m living in the ghetto playing Beethoven, really?
“My Father not only injected music lessons into my life, but there were also tennis lessons, tap dance lessons, typing lessons at Cortez Peters Business School, and swimming lessons at Howard University. While most of the kids on the block had metal street skates, I had Chicago roller-skates. I was able to spend my Saturdays at Kalorama Skating Rink and my nights listening to this FM station called Monitor. They played relaxing music, and I used to fall asleep with the earphone in my ear.”
In addition to his love for music, Lawrence was also very smart. He was mentioned in the paper at a very early age for being one the fastest typists under 5 years old. He received an award for his skills and went on to pursue a career in computer programming. He attended Bruce Elementary, Paul Jr. High, and remained very involved with the Coolidge Senior High School alumni board prior to becoming ill. Lawrence also took classes at George Washington University after graduating high school and in his later years, received his Bachelor’s in Education from the University of the District of Columbia.
Lawrence utilized his computer skills to obtain various jobs with the Federal Government and Private industry. He worked for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Department of Commerce to name a few. But he also had an entrepreneurial spirit as well. Launching several different companies, he was able to provide web design services and establish the Reading Literacy Learning Program.
He credited his desire to work with kids to an experience he had while on a Men’s retreat with his former church home. He writes, “I will never forget the experience that I had. I never stopped believing in God, but I wasn’t living a Godly life. That Sunday morning, we left the retreat and went to Church. That was the day I walked down the aisle and gave my life to the Lord. I asked God what he wanted me to do, and God replied, “start a reading program at your church” and that’s when my mission began”. Lawrence would eventually go on to teach at Georgetown Day School, where two of his daughters formerly attended. Family and friends meant everything to Lawrence. He had three daughters that he absolutely loved, and he remained close to some of his childhood friends until his last breath. He was a lover of fast cars and motorcycles, good food, good music, parties, spending time outdoors and sports. He despised the Cowboys and the Redskins and absolutely loved to watch them lose. He loved a sense of community and was also very competitive. He’s remembered as being short in stature (you don’t get nicknamed Duck for no reason), but big in personality and confidence. His laugh would light up any room and his smile would soften hearts both near and far.
Lawrence was preceded in death by his daughter, Karla Robertson, and parents Hosea Robertson Sr. and Lucille Robertson. He leaves to cherish his memories two daughters, Renee Robertson and Shaneena Robertson, Son-in-Laws Raymond Tucker Sr., and Peter Brown, two Grandsons, Darien Williams and Raymond Tucker Jr., a brother, Hosea Robertson Jr., a nephew, Michael Robertson and his wife Karin, and two great nieces, Meyvn and Zaida. He will be missed dearly by his family and friends.