1947
Reuben
2015
Reuben Earl Robertson
April 13, 1947 — March 1, 2015
Reuben Earl (Robby) Robertson, 67 of Milton, WV passed away on Sunday March 1, 2015 at St. Mary's Medical Center. He was born April 13, 1947 in Broken Arrow, OK, the son of the late William Ernest and Alma Brooks Robertson. He was preceded in death by a grandson Cooper Slayton, brothers James, Carl and Charles Robertson, and father & mother-in-law Marshall and Eloise Faulkner. Robby attended Jenks High School and Marshall University.
He retired from Special Metals. He is a Navy Veteran, brother, father and grandfather. Robby enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his 4 grandchildren. After retirement, Robby split his time between Hilton Head Island, SC and WV. He never let you guess where you stood with him, peppering that forthrightness with playful wit and an infectious sense of humor. Those who knew and loved him were often graced with his generosity. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Faulkner Robertson; children Erin Robertson-Mogan, Holly Robertson-Slayton and Tyler Robertson; grandchildren, Caden Joseph Blake, Quinn Marshall Robertson, Elliott Robertson Mogan and Ellie Kathleen Slayton; Brothers, William, Frank, Eldon, Gary and Joe Robertson, and their families of Tulsa, OK; brother & sister-in-law, Bruce and Nancy Faulkner.
A celebration of Robby's life will held on his birthday, Monday, April 13 at noon at the Abbey of Devotion – Ridgelawn Memorial Park in Huntington, WV. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in his name to the Barboursville, WV Veteran's Home.
He retired from Special Metals. He is a Navy Veteran, brother, father and grandfather. Robby enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his 4 grandchildren. After retirement, Robby split his time between Hilton Head Island, SC and WV. He never let you guess where you stood with him, peppering that forthrightness with playful wit and an infectious sense of humor. Those who knew and loved him were often graced with his generosity. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Faulkner Robertson; children Erin Robertson-Mogan, Holly Robertson-Slayton and Tyler Robertson; grandchildren, Caden Joseph Blake, Quinn Marshall Robertson, Elliott Robertson Mogan and Ellie Kathleen Slayton; Brothers, William, Frank, Eldon, Gary and Joe Robertson, and their families of Tulsa, OK; brother & sister-in-law, Bruce and Nancy Faulkner.
A celebration of Robby's life will held on his birthday, Monday, April 13 at noon at the Abbey of Devotion – Ridgelawn Memorial Park in Huntington, WV. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in his name to the Barboursville, WV Veteran's Home.
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