E. S. “Lige” Robertson, Jr., 78, of Jena, passed from this life on Tuesday, November 21, 2017, at his residence.
He was born August 18, 1939 in Archie to the union of his parents, Elijah Sparks “Rob” and Nelle Ketchens Robertson.
“Lige” was a driller for the Grey Wolfe Oil Company. He loved to hunt, fish, garden and spend time with his grandkids.
Services were held at 2 p.m., Friday, Nov. 24, in the chapel of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home of Jena with the Revs. Craig James and Bobby McGee officiating.
Interment followed in the Tidwell Landing Cemetery in Nebo under direction of Hixson Brothers, Inc. of Jena.
He was preceded in death by his son, Darrin Anthony Robertson; sister, Sue Robertson Poole; and his parents.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 50 years and 8 months Glynda Kitterlin Robertson; sons, Robert Terry Robertson and James Kenneth “Kenny” Robertson, both of Jena; grandchildren, Teea Swasey, Dustin Robertson, Denim Robertson Edwards, Lauren Riggs, Malcolm Robertson, Kayla Robertson, Tori Robertson, Elijah Robertson, and Kenleigh Robertson; and 14 great grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Malcolm Robertson, Dustin Robertson, Paul Riggs, Terry Gregory, Joey Keith Allen and Brand Bignar.
Honorary pallbearer was Elijah T. “Eli” Robertson.