L.P. "Junior" Robertson (Seymour)'s Obituary
Lemuel Paul Robertson, Jr., son of Lemuel Paul “Shorty” and Dottie Opal (Henley) Robertson was born July 29, 1944 in Almartha, Missouri. He departed this life surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, March 28, 2013 in his home in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of sixty-eight years, seven months and twenty-eight days.
On May 9, 1969, he united in marriage to the great love of his life, Laura Elizabeth “Beth” Hensley and to this union two children were born.
Junior, as he was known to his family and friends, and Beth spent forty-four years of love and total devotion to each other and were a model of what a happy marriage can be. Their home was a warm place with an open door to all and welcomed countless family and friends over the years.
He committed his life to his Lord Jesus Christ and served by example. Junior understood the importance of a firm foundation and he raised his children up in the Lord. He was a member of the Galloway Baptist Church. Junior was a bricklayer and became a member of the Local #10 Bricklayer’s Union in 1969. He served his country in the United States Army from 1964 to 1966, including time overseas in Vietnam.
A quiet man with a generous heart and gentle spirit, Junior left an imprint on the lives of many. His family describes him as being the most honest man they ever knew. He was devoted to his family and his life centered on them. The legacy that he leaves will be one that will affect his family forever.
He is preceded in death by his parents; four brothers and two sisters.
Junior is survived by his devoted wife Beth of the home; one daughter Rebecca Wilson and husband Douglas of Springfield, Missouri; one son Lemuel Paul Robertson, III and wife Allison of Ozark, Missouri; six brothers Leonard G. Robertson and wife Sharon of Selmore, Missouri, Raymond Robertson and wife Marilyn of Cairo, Nebraska, Claude Robertson and wife Sherry, Gary Robertson and wife Regina, Henry Robertson and wife Dalene and Glen Dale Robertson and wife Teresa, all of Ava, Missouri; three sisters Peggy Trent of Springfield, Missouri, Candy Lane and husband Kenneth of Fordland, Missouri and Dede Arington and husband Bill of Ozark, Missouri; as well as several nieces and nephews, and a host of other dear family and friends.
A loving husband, father, brother, uncle and a caring neighbor and friend, Lemuel Paul Robertson, Jr. built a life on loving others more than himself. A humble servant of our Lord and Savior, he fought the good fight, and finished his course, Junior Robertson kept the faith. We celebrate his life and accomplishments and will cherish the loving memories he created for us all.
Memorial Donations may be made to Oxford Hospice or Disabled American Veterans, and left at the funeral home.
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