Kenneth Poe Funeral Services

Dr. Robertson was a kind man and a wonderful principal. He was caring, warm, and always approachable. I appreciate all of the years I was able to work with him. He was open to new ideas, and he encouraged us to try new things.

I wish and pray for strength for you all as we all celebrate his life as we mourn our loss.

Mr. Robinson was an amazing person that was thoughtful and kind to others. He was a great principal that gave support to all that he met and was very helpful to the staff members that worked with him. Mr. Robinson enjoyed helping under privilege kids as well as anyone that may need his assistance at any time. While working at Lebanon Road elementary, we would share numerous of conversations about helping students, encouraging people, the love for our family, and life appreciation. He always looked for everyone special gifts and abilities. I will miss the birthdays wishes. he would send to me every July because our birthdays are two days apart. If you had the opportunity to meet this awesome, thoughtful, kind person, you most definitely met a special gift from God. Mr. Robinson, you will be missed, but you made a mark on many of our lives. Thanks

Mark and I were freshmen living in Poteat House at WFU, and then we joined Delta Sigma Phi frat as sophomores. Finally, we lived together at Westhaven as seniors. Mark was our towering presence on our frat b-ball team. Because his hair was so messed up all the time, we called him Broccoli Head. Mark got me my first job after graduation at Mandala Center, where we cared for people lunching around on Haldol and Thorazine...thanks a lot, Mark. When Karen my first wife finished grad school at Carolina, we picked Charlotte to start our careers, in part because Mark and Nina were there. They helped introduce us to real Native Charlotteans and become acculturation. Mark and Nina took care of me after my unhappy divorce from Karen, and I am forever grateful. When I found out that Mark was sick, I was fortunate to be able to spend time with him and rekindle our relationship, just in time. Mark was a relaxed, friendly person and we had great conversations and I will always be grateful for his friendship.

Mark and I met in about 1968 at Hawthorne Lane Methodist Church when we were around 13 years old . Mark and I and others our age attended the UMYF youth fellowship functions. We had a great group of mutual friends and adult counselors. As time went by, we came to know each others' parents and became close friends. Mark and I became better friends in high school, where we attended Independence High, worked jobs after school and continued to attend Hawthorne Lane Church. Mark and I attended weekly UMYF meetings and went on vacations and outings with the church youth group.

During high school, Mark became very interested in the field of education. He wanted to experience life to the fullest, and believed life was a big classroom. We attended quite a few concerts and other events and had a great time.

We continued our friendship during college years and into adulthood. I became good friends with Mark's brother, Jeff, and his wife Nina. We reconnected many times over the years and always had fun. Even as late as 2025, we were still seeing concerts and meeting at restaurants. Mark had a great sense of humor. He especially had a way of making any situation lighter and of speaking his truths through humor. Mark always spoke to me of his chidren and grandchildren, and he valued his career and many friends greatly.

When the disease symptons progressed, I never once heard him complain. I was fortunate to have visited Mark a few times this year. These visits were inspirational. He really made the most of his life. I will miss knowing Mark but I will never forget the great times.

Dr. Robertson was an AMAZING man and principal. He hired me on the spot in 2005 to work in a new school, Dr, MLK Middle, and he always led with compassion. I will kiss his spirit and smile. I’ll never forget how he wept when he had to leave us in school year 2010. He was a deeply caring leader and I will kiss him. I cut my teeth as a teacher under his leadership . I am the leader I am today because of the lessons that I learned from him! I’ll miss you Doc! ???

I had the honor of knowing Mark for several years now and he was such a good man, husband, father and leader in the schools here in Charlotte. What I remember most about the times we would talk were focused on family, creating new memories, and helping others in some of the ways and I felt fortunate to get to know him well through our professional lives where we had crossover! To the Robertson Family, Mark will certainly be missed very much by those who knew him, and his beautiful family, he was so proud of each of you and spoke about your milestones often! Rest in peace Mark. Sincerely.

He was the sweetest man. He was my principal at Tryon Hills elementary. He knew I was a shy kid with low confidence and he saw the potential in me to do more even with my learning disability. I will always have fond memories of him.

Mark was such a quiet, calm, warm man that always had a smile in his eyes. We will miss him in Wrightsville Beach, but know that people care so much about you and your family at Cordgrass and we will surround you with love.

Judy and Tim

Dr. Robertson was a kind and gentle spirit. He entertained my suggestions for improving our school and our conversations made me feel like he appreciated my point of view. He was a advocate for teachers and students as he tried to make meaningful improvements to the school. At the end of the school year, he opened his home to celebrate teachers and staff. He will be missed.

I met Mark in the early 1990s . On the hill beside the parking lot of
Piedmont OMS after a phoned in bomb scare . But meeting Mark was the day's serendipity . A pleasure to talk to and a very interesting man to be with. Mark and Halina were very kind and inviting to myself and my wife . Their parties were filled with eclectic people who made conversation a joy. Mark was an engaging person who always expressed his thoughts in kind and meaningful ways. My regret is that I lost touch with Mark after my wife died. But, it was my pleasure to have known Mark . He will be missed by all who knew him.