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Sherman, Texas

Forrest L. Robertson Jr.
Read his obituary below on this page.
US NAVY
VIETNAM
& Regina Ruth Robertson

Forrest Lee 'Jr' Robertson
Graveside service for Forrest Lee ?Jr? Robertson, 61, of
Sherman, TX will be held at 11:30 AM Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at the
West Hill Cemetery in Sherman.
He passed away on Friday, September 4, 2009 at his residence in
Sherman, TX.
He was born on March 4, 1948, in Sherman, TX the son of Marvin D.
?Jack? and Jeannette M. Miller Robertson. He graduated from Sherman High
School and joined the United States Navy serving from 1966 to 1972 in the
Vietnam War. Jr was a lifelong Sherman resident. He was an avid hunter
and fisherman. His love for Traditional Archery led him all over the country
winning numerous tournaments. His passion for Bow Hunting provided many
hours of enjoyment with his friends and family. In October 1995, here in
Grayson County, he harvested a 19 point Boone and Crockett non-typical
buck scoring over 200?
Jr and his brothers Jerry and Mike operated the Robertson Roofing
business, started in the 1960's by their belated father Marvin 'Jack' Robertson.
Jr often expressed during his illness how much he will miss his
family and friends and this brave and courageous man, father, brother and
friend will be missed by all.
He is survived by his wife, Regina Walker Robertson of Sherman,
TX, daughter, Leslie Butterworth and husband Art of Denison, TX, son, Roger
Robertson and wife Janet of Sadler, TX, daughter, Marsha Phillips and husband
Jason of Sadler, TX, step daughter, Tracy Case and husband Marc of Sadler,
TX, step daughter, Diane Peasley of Sherman, TX, step daughter, Carey Enloe
and husband Shawn of Velma, OK, step daughter, Valisa Simmons of Sherman,
TX, 8 grandchildren and 10 step grandchildren. He is also survived by his
brother, Mike Robertson of Sherman, TX, sister, Debbie Cameron and husband
Rex of Sherman, TX, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Jerry Robertson.
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