Robby Lee Wilson 38, transitioned at Lenox Hill Hospital, Manhattan, NY, On Thursday October 6, 2022. Robby was born at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, NJ to Sherry Dortch-Brown and Bobby Wilson. He attended Academy Charter High School, in Belmar NJ. He also attended Brookdale Community College for two years; he loved fashion and design. He also graduated from Cosmetology School in Long Branch, NJ.
Robby worked as a licensed Cosmetologist throughout New Jersey and New York. He loved to listen to music, some of his favorite artists were Anita Baker, Sade, Donna Summers and of course House Music. He much-loved karaoke and really enjoyed traveling, always excited about the next adventure. He valued physical fitness and liked working out.
He enjoyed the simple pleasures of life like dancing, riding his bicycle, walking his dogs, looking after his cat, and making his clients look beautiful.
Robby is predeceased by his father Bobby Wilson, Maternal grandparents: Harriet Gray and Llyod Pettway, Maternal Aunts; Mary Ross, Tina Jones, Ann Pasha-Williams; Paternal Grandparents; Walter and Lora Wilson, Paternal Aunts Jackie Wilson, Lora Wilson, Delores Wilson, Linda Herb.
Robby is survived by his Mother Sherry Dortch-Brown, Sister, Letitia B. Dortch, Debbie Williams, Brothers, Lawrence Dortch, Anthony Dortch, (wife) Alethia Dortch, Gary Dortch, Dominick Dortch, (wife) Yasman Dortch, Devaughn Dortch (wife) Tetia Blount-Dortch. Paternal siblings; Robert Wilson, Chris, Barbara, and Kevin; maternal aunts Georgia Summer (Walter Summer), Irmina Forrest (Sylvester Forrest), Barbara Mitchell (Vernon Mitchell), Irene Thompson, and Erma Lee Gray; maternal uncle Hal Gray; paternal aunts, Rose Foster, Helen Albany, and Lorene Bond; nieces and nephews Shanae Dortch, Takeya Norman, Imere, Stroman, Ijhire Dortch, Born Rahmell Blueford, Nature Blueford, Deyvon Dortch, Domorian Dortch, Yannah Dortch, Milan Dortch, Raven Johnson, and Wellington Williams, World’s Best Ephraim Walker! Loving Pets, Dogs: Dagger, Cloak, Mango, Plum, Vanilla Bean Biscuit and Cat; Mittens as well as a host family and friends.
Death leaves heartache no one can heal; love leaves a memory no once steal.
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REST PEACEFULLY IN GOD’S LOVING ARMS 💜
Robby I know you’re in heaven doing what you love! I will miss you and sitting in your chair. Always in my heart and I can still hear the laughter, and music. You made being beautiful easy during the pandemic and I couldn’t have made it without you and your magical hands. I will lay orchids on your resting place on your birthday! Condolences to all his family and all the people he touched with his candor, humor and grace. So glad I saw him in July, no one can ever take his place! ❤️🙏🏿❤️
TO MY S.W.A.G BROTHER…May you rest comfortably in the bosom of Jesus Christ.. Love you and thank you for reminding me that the greatest thing in the world is love and laughter.. to the family. May God continue to be a blanket of comfort for you
To the entire family I am so sorry for your loss. Robby was my dear hairstylist along with my aunt, sister, mother and two cousins. He meant the world to us and his love, laugh and memories will live with us always!!
RIP Robby I will always remember you and all the fun we had at Donna’s on Monroe, all the singing and dancing, you were always so much fun to be around. May your soul RIP my condolences to the Dorch family.
To the family, Robby was one of my favorite people & a best friend to me. We recently traveled to Las Vegas to see Anita Baker in June & had a wonderful time. I will never forget Robby and I will always hold a special place for him in my heart. I am devastated by this loss, all of the great memories I have of him will keep me going and he will always live in my heart.