Our knowledgeable staff are passionate about providing families guidance and support during the funeral planning process and well after the funeral. Together, we can honor your loved one’s life while beginning your grief journey.
Terrence H. Robertson began his funeral career in 1992 as an apprentice of Funeral Service. In 1994, he graduated from Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service in Decatur, GA where he achieved National Board Certification. Shortly thereafter, he became a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer in South Carolina. In 1995, he completed his undergraduate studies from the University of South Carolina and received a Bachelor of Science Degree with major emphasis in Business Administration and minor in Psychology.
In 1999, he began his funeral service career in Charlotte and attained his Funeral Service License in the state of North Carolina. Shortly thereafter, he was hired by Harry and Bryant Company as a Funeral Director. In the years that followed, he directed hundreds of funerals and developed an in-depth knowledge of local customs in the Charlotte area. As a continuation to address customer needs as well as the growing trend of discontent with commercialism in the funeral industry, in 2007 Terry founded Robertson Funeral & Cremation Service.
Today, Robertson Funeral & Cremation service provides a highly personalized service to hundreds of families every year in Charlotte and the surrounding areas. Mr. Robertson’s reputation is derived from the thousands of families he has served throughout his career as well as the many churches, ministers, social workers, and others he has had the privilege of working with.
Terry is married to Amanda K. Robertson, who serves as Rector of Church of the Good Shepherd in York, SC. Together, they have 3 sons; TJ, Townsend and Angus.
Gary D. Wilking, a huge Buckeye fan, has performed many roles throughout his various careers. After attending Ohio State University, he joined the US Army and served during the Vietnam Conflict. When he came home, he began a career in sales. From sales, he moved into the mortgage business where he worked with Cardinal Industries Mortgage Company for 15 years and rose to the position of President. After CIMC was sold, he moved into the field of Hospitality Management at a large church here in Charlotte. It was there that he met Terry. He really liked Terry's approach to the funeral business and began working with him in November 2009. His extensive business experience and knoweldge is invaluable. He is a licensed Funeral Director in North Carolina. Gary is a member of Forest Hill Church.
Dan is originally from Hamden, Ct and his calling to funeral service began during high school, working for his family's local funeral home. After graduating from Handen High School in 1991, he pursued and completed his Mortuary Science Degree from New England Institute of Funeral Service in Boston, MA., and later obtained his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biotechnology from Southern CT. State University. He worked with local funeral homes for many years in Connecticut until relocating to North Carolina in 2005. Up until joinging Terry and his team in April of 2025, Dan has held several roles in both the corporate and family-owned settings. After several years of traveling in his latest roles, he took back to his original calling to helping families in their time of need, which is his true passion. He is a licensed funeral director and embalmer in both Connecticut and North Carolina, which accounts for his 30 years of experience in funeral service. Dan is married to his wife Evelyn and they have two daughters, Sydney and Ashley. When not serving families, Dan enjoys his time with family relaxing by the pool, watching movies and trying new restaurants. Dan and his family are members of Mecklenburg Community Church in Charlotte.
Tracy Gralton joined the Robertson team in 2021. She is a graduate of Worsham College of Mortuary Science in Chicago, IL. She is a former Apprentice Embalmer and Funeral Director. Tracy also earned 2 associate's degrees at Valencia College and attended University of Central Florida in her home town of Orlando, FL. Tracy enjoys traveling, and attending live music events. She also loves animals, epecially her rescue mutt, Delia.
