KURE BEACH — Lawrence Michael “Mike” Robertson, 68, of Kure Beach, NC, passed away at his home July 5, 2022. He was born May 29, 1954, to the late Joe Henry “Bill” Robertson and Jennie Kure Robertson.
Mike is preceded in death by his sister, Tony Robertson Banks, and his parents, Bill and Jennie.
He is survived by his loving wife, Lisa Robertson, of the home; son, Paul Robertson (Kristy), daughter, Kelsey Robertson Morris (Luke); sister, Pat Robertson Rice; uncle, Andrew Emile Kure; grandchildren, Natalie, Raylan, and Hazel; sisters-in-law, Sherry Sunderland and Ronda Meehling; and nieces and nephews, Kure Elizabeth Hern, Blair Van Coutren, Kristen Rice, Ashleigh Spaulding, Jordan Spaulding, and Ryan Meehling.
He graduated from Hoggard High School and later attended East Carolina University.
Mike was a lifelong member and supporter of Kure Memorial Lutheran Church and the Kure Beach Volunteer Fire Department. Shortly before his passing, he received a plaque for his 45 years of volunteer work with the fire department and his service as their treasurer. He also served as a Boy Scout leader and T-ball coach. However, one of his most far-reaching accomplishments was the instilling of work ethic in hundreds of high school and college kids who worked for him on the pier during the summers. Being one of the founding members of the Got-Em-On Club, he assisted with creating an ongoing community project which is the East Coast Got-Em-On King Mackerel Tournament which benefits the local volunteer fire departments. Through his many interviews about Kure Beach’s history, Mike has brought much positive attention to Kure Beach’s tourism and business industry.
For the last 38 years, Mike has been keeping the dream alive of his grandfather L.C. Kure, who was the first builder of Kure Pier in 1923. Mike represented the third generation of pier running, and under his guiding hand, the pier business has expanded to include Jack Mackerel’s Island Grille, By The Pier Motel, and the Hi-Tech Arcade. Due to the destruction of Hurricane Bertha in 1996, the entire pier was destroyed, and Mike had to completely rebuild the pier house and 777 feet of pier. Seven other hurricanes required partial rebuilding of the pier. In 2018, Mike proudly relinquished his ownership and management to his son, Paul Robertson, who represents the fourth generation.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honor of his service to the Kure Beach Fire Department at 117 Settlers Ln, Kure Beach, NC 28449.
A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date.
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