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Dr. Douglas H. Robertson, age 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 30, 2011 at East Jefferson General Hospital in Metairie, LA. Funeral services are scheduled for 1 PM Saturday, November 5, 2011 at Baldwin-Lee Funeral Chapel in Pearl, MS with interment in Lakewood Memorial Park. Visitation will be Friday from 5-7 PM
Dr. Robertson was preceded in death by his parents, Sedley Tynes Robertson and Cola Baggett Robertson, two brothers, Glen A. Robertson and Bruce A. Robertson.
Dr. Robertson graduated from Central High School in Jackson, MS in 1943. He served in the Navy during WWII in the Pacific Theater aboard the U.S.S. Alpine and the U.S.S. J. Franklin Bell. He first served as a pilot of a Higgins amphibious troop carrier and later as a Radarman First Class. A few of the many battles in which he was involved were: Tarawa, Saipan, Leyte Gulf (twice), and Okinawa. He also survived a kamikaze attack. He was honorably discharged from service on February 1, 1946. He attended Mississippi College at Millsaps College and the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry, where he graduated first in his class with honors in 1953. He was President of his class and was inducted into Omicron Kappa Upsilon and the Richard Doggett Dean & Marguerite Taylor Dean Honorary Odontological Society. He was a member of the Psi Gamma chapter of Psi Omega fraternity. He was board certified to practice dentistry in the states of Mississippi and Colorado. Dr. Robertson was an active member of the American Dental Association and the Mississippi Dental Association and served as president of the Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners for two terms. He practiced dentistry for many years in Jackson, MS, and he opened the first clinic in Mississippi specializing in the treatment of TMJ dysfunction. Doug was an avid sportsman who especially enjoyed red fishing, duck hunting and game hunting – often flying his own plane to secluded spots to fit a few hours of outdoors fun into a busy life and practice. He started several successful businesses and helped other people get their start in the business world. He was a charter member of the WWII Museum in New Orleans. He was a longstanding member of the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MS. All who knew him know how much he loved his Savior and his fellow man.
He was a loving husband and father, devoted to his wife of 64 years, Aileen "Penny" Robertson; daughter, Terry Keister & husband Dr. Thomas "Chip" Keister; brother, James Robertson (Barbara),his tireless caregiver through his recent illness, Roxanne Shepard and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. He touched so many lives and will be greatly missed.
Memorials may be made to: First Baptist Church, Jackson, MS, Samaritan's Purse, or the Wounded Warriors Project.
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Sponsored by TD.
December 6, 2018
Happy 94th Birthday, Daddy! Miss you even more!
TD
Terry Keister
December 6, 2017
Happy Birthday, Daddy! You would have been 93 today. Wish you were here.
Love,
TD
February 8, 2017
Here we are, 5-1/2 years later. Sigh..... Still missing you. TD
TD
November 1, 2012
Daddy, you always said that I had to get the last word in. Here it is......
Much Love, TD
Terry Keister
November 30, 2011
Daddy, we miss you so very much!
Love,
TD
Esther Fabbricante
November 7, 2011
Penny, my deepest sympathy to you as you go through this time of loss and grief. I have so many fond memories of our times playing bridge together and being in your lovely home.
November 5, 2011
Penny, Terry and Dr. Keister, Dr. Robertson was such a wonderful person and played such a big part in so many people's lives. I shall never forget him and the wonderful memories that he left with us as his employees. He taught us so much that still plays such a big part in our lives. It was such a pleasure to have him as a boss and friend. Penny I have always given you the credit for Dr. Robertson hiring me. Had I not known you before I would not have had the chance to work for him. I have always felt that you and Dr. Robertson was so much a part of my extended family. We will miss him so much. The service was so sweet today and was such that I know Dr. Robertson would have been so pleased. Penny please know that you played a very special part in a well lived life. Shirley Walker
Janet Kennedy
November 5, 2011
Aunt Aileen and Terry,
I have such happy memories of visiting with you all as I was growing up. That meant a lot to me and the family. Uncle Doug was (and is now) a great man who loved and helped so many people. We love you and are thinking of you and praying for you all.
November 5, 2011
Penny, Terry and Chip, - It was with such sadness that I read of Doug's death this week, as we have always counted you as very special friends. The obituary spoke so clearly of a life well-lived, and I offer my loving sympathy to you in your great loss. Jerry and Doug enjoyed a great friendship over many years, holding each other in highest esteem. They shared so many fun times together and the photo gallery brought back good memories that Jerry talked about so often. I am picturing them in Heaven now, laughing and catching up on a good hunting or fishing story! You have been in our hearts over this past year when we have been on similar paths. Jerry passed away on April 11th, following a courageous battle with metastatic prostate cancer. The last year was hard, but through God's grace and strength, he "fought the good fight, he finished the course, and he kept the faith." I'm so thankful we could walk the journey together. May God bless, keep and comfort you. With love, Joyce Long
Jeffrey Lopez
November 5, 2011
Terry,lets all think of the gathering in HEAVEN . think of all the hugs and handshaking and pats on the back and high fives going on still after all these days and still a line that goes so far that the individuals in the greeting line appear as grains of salt on HEAVENS horizen of people waiting anxiously to tell say Welcome Home!!! Everyone saying"Praise GOD" with the same intensity every time!!!
Lorraine Copeland
November 4, 2011
Our deepest condolences.
Lorraine Copeland
November 4, 2011
Mrs Douglas H. Robertson, Terry Dell and Chip We regret so very much that we were unable to be with you during this time of sorrow. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are ever and always hovering near you and may God help each of you to survive and gain renewed strength to face the days ahead. God bless all. Our love Lorraine, Philip and Marcia
Amy Borden Hill
November 4, 2011
I was so very sorry to hear of Dr. Robertson's passing. He was such a fine man and was such a strong influence in my life. He hired me when I was only 18 yrs old when he was still on West Capital St. and trained me in a profession that I am still doing today. He taught me a work ethic that I give him credit for everyday. His zest for life was amazing and his accomplishments, too many to count. I will always smile when I think of him, as I have over all these years. You all are in my thoughts and prayers as you lay him to rest.
Nancy Kamenick
November 3, 2011
Penny and Terrilyn, so sorry to learn of Doug's death. I've recently thought of him often as I'm undergoing TMJ treatment here in Naples. I always admired him so much for his caring concern of his mom, and all our family. I loved seeing the photos you published. Thanks for those memories.
May God bless you in this time of grief. Wish I could be present with you to honor him on Saturday. Please know I'll be thinking of you.
Nancy Fagan Kamenik
Naples,Florida
Cindy Long Maier
November 3, 2011
Penny, Terry Dale and Chip, twenty five years ago Dr. Robertson hired me and a couple of weeks later Shirley into the TMJ Center/Jackson Dental Care family where we are still today. Thinking back he taught, shaped and molded us into the compassionate, caring office we are with respect and concern for our patients. Like any family we have had joy and heartbreak along our path, but we have never forgotten it was Dr. Robertson that brought us together with a bond far greater than boss/employee or dentist/patient. He set the example that we were proud to follow. My prayers and love are with you as you celebrate his life and not mourn his passing. He will be missed, but be proud for the difference he made to so many.
Jo-Ann Freda
November 3, 2011
Terry and Chip..Thinking of you both and mother during this difficult time..my love and prayers go out to you and your family..we have lost a great man...
Jo-Ann (Orange, CT)
Marsha Sharp
November 3, 2011
Terry, So sorry for the passing of your sweet Dad, he was a wonderful Dentist and such a joy to be around, I know my Dad also had a lot of good memories of him with there hunting and fishing trips. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your Mom at this time. God Bless!
Bobbie West
November 3, 2011
So sorry to hear of Doug's death. Thinking and praying for you and your family.
Bill Bates
November 3, 2011
Penny, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sadness but I take joy in knowing something of the wonderful life that Doug lived. He is without question one of the most interesting persons I have ever known. I often suggested to him that he should write a book about his adventures, both outdoors and business wise. I will be out of town this weekend and will miss the service, but the memory of my hunting buddy will be with me whenever I am in the woods. May God bless you and the family.
Sonja Pate
November 3, 2011
Thinking of you, Terry, and sending prayers your way....Sonja Pate
Ron Rounsaville
November 3, 2011
Terry and Chip, Thinking of you in this difficult time. Dr. Doug took care of my Mother for many years. She drove from West Point for every appointment . I appreciate him taking such good care of her.
Kathy and Ron Smith
November 3, 2011
We always thank God for sending us to Dr. Doug so many years ago. In fact I prayed at church that God would send us something to help with Ron, we had no idea what was wrong, the next morning I opened up the newspaper and there was a big article on Dr. Doug and TMJ, and the rest is history. I can't think of the many people he helped and the other dentists that he taught what TMJ was, no one knew at the time. Within 2 weeks he diagnosed Ron and started treatment. He was so special to so many people over the years and never failed to share with others, I know that he is in Heaven with his Mom now. I was so fortunate to be with him at the nursing home the night she passed away. He took such loving care of her. I have always said that God gives me certain calls, that was one of them. That was the last time that I got to see him. So glad that he was in New Orleans with Terry and Chip. Terry and Chip, I know what you will go through taking care of Penny. It is not easy, we took care of mother and three of her sisters. You all are in my prayers. With prayer and love, Kathy and Ron
The Staff of Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home
November 3, 2011
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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