of West Helena, AR
May 18, 1921 - August 28, 2018
JW ''Jake'' Robertson, age 97, of West Helena, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2018 in Helena. Mr. Robertson was born May 18, 1921 in Bird Song, Arkansas to the late William and Falsie Robertson. He was the owner of Robertson Furniture Company which was founded in 1961 and a member of Fourth Street Baptist Church. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Mr. Robertson is survived by his wife of 70 years, Betty; two sons, Jerry Robertson (Betty) of Lexa and Keith Robertson (Michi) of Poplar Grove; daughter-in-law, Wanda Robertson of West Helena; seven grandchildren, Rhonda Reed (Tommy), Jenny Turner (Britt), Brandon Robertson, Carmen Dunigan (Randy), Keith Robertson (Lacey), Brooke Whatley (Justin) and Jake Robertson (Kaliee); twelve great-grandchildren, T.J. Reed, Katie Reed, Chelsea Robertson, Cody Robertson, Jackson Robertson, Rae Ann Dunigan, Cache Robertson, Kymber Robertson, Kaleb Robertson, Hayden Robertson, Aubrey Robertson and Logan Robertson; one great-great-granddaughter, Tilly Reed; and a sister, Opal Leach of West Memphis.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Dennis Robertson and Bruce Robertson; grandson, Christopher Robertson; and sister, Edith Evans.
A graveside service for JW Robertson will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena. Visitation will be Friday evening from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Brother Lance Madden will officiate.
Pallbearers are Keith Robertson, Jr., Jake Robertson, Tommy Reed, T.J. Reed, James Haynes and Larry Wilson.
Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to Fourth Street Missionary Baptist Church.
Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571.
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10 Condolence(s)
Cheryl Allen-Doddridge
Monday, September 10, 2018
Jerry and Betty...my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. God Bless!
Andra and Larry Grinstead
Saturday, September 1, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We love you all.
Whatley Family
Thursday, August 30, 2018
It is with our deepest sympathy in hearing of your loss, please know your family is in our thoughts and prayers. May God be with you and comfort you today and the days to come.
Charlie Gervasini
Thursday, August 30, 2018
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Robertson's passing. He was a nice guy in our neighborhood and always fun when we hung out at the house.
Blessing to Mrs. Robertson, Keith and the rest of the family.
Ernestine Freeman
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
Sorry to hear about Mr. Robertson. Prayers for the family. He will be missed by many.
George and Betty Hixon
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
Betty and I send our deepest sympathy to all of you guys. I always really did love Mr. Jake. He was always happy to see me and I felt the same way about him. May God comfort and keep you.
Teresa Wiggins
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
So sorry to hear of Mr. Robertson passing away. Praying for all of family.
Janie scaife
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
So sorry for your loss.
Terri K Kellar
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
I want to say popaw was a great man . I loved spending time with him hearing his stories our rides to the river park our cho.cho benges and our grape vine cig. Mr.jake blessed my life these last couple months and I will truly miss him. To the family I love y'all and to the boys and Jenny and Rhonda I am always here for y'all and nanny . Love Terri and Wes
jim mayer
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Your family were great Cherry St. merchants caring for all. Jim & Diane Mayer