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Dr. Robertson celebrates 50 years at Cedar Street Baptist Church
05/21/2005 7:50 AM by John M
The Cedar Street Baptist Church of God is celebrating the 50th anniversary of their pastor, Dr. Benjamin W. Robertson.
Born and raised in Roanoke, Dr.Robertson recalls being in church all of his life and always having the urge to do something in the ministry. He preached his initial sermon in 1948 at the age of 17. At the age of 24, Dr. Robertson was voted in to be Pastor of Cedar Street Baptist
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Just want to inform you of the passing of Dr. Benjamin W. Robertson, he passed away Sunday Feb. 20, 2011. He was a great man and will be surely missed. A wake will be held Sunday Feb. 27th and funeral services Mon Feb. 28, both services will be held at Cedar Street Baptist Church.
A great Leader, Dr. Benjamin W. Robertson was and will never be replaced. His legacy will live on and on, in the million of lives that he touch. May his vision of Cedar Street Baptist Church never be forgotten.
Over 50 years at the same Church. He was an amazing man. I hope his wife, family and friends find comfort in the memories and accomplishments he has left behind.
A Great Man, has left to be with our father! To his wife, family, and friends
my prayers go out to you all. Be blessed! I will miss from seeing his smiling face on Television on Sundays he will never be forgotten at Cedar Street Baptist Church
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