Robin Robertson

Madison - Robin Barnett Robertson passed from this life on November 9, 2018 at the age of 67. Born May 22, 1951 in Batesville Arkansas, he was the son of Carol Barnett Robertson and the late William J. ("Bill") Robertson. Robin completed his undergraduate education at the University of Oregon, where he studied photography under Brett Weston and Ansel Adams. He was an accomplished photographer and videographer. He loved sailing and canoeing.

Early in their marriage, Robin and his wife Beverly enjoyed living in the country, at Stribling Lake near Madison Mississippi. Robin could tell colorful stories about various work projects, such as the years when he was on the production crew at Mississippi Educational TV, where he worked on programs like Justin Wilson's "Cookin' Cajun" and "Mississippi Roads," and the time he was Location Manager for the film "My Dog Skip."

Robin was preceded in death by his father William J. Robertson. He is survived by his wife Beverly Perkins Robertson and their daughter Anna Selene Robertson of Madison, Mississippi. Robin is also survived by his mother, Carol Barnett Robertson of Batesville, Arkansas; brother William J. Robertson Jr. of Nashville, Tennessee; sister Catharine Robertson Harrington (husband Frank) of Aberdeen, Mississippi; and brother Randall Ball Robertson (wife Patricia) of Winter Park, Florida.

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Published by Clarion Ledger on Nov. 18, 2018.

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12 Entries

Anna Selene Robertson

May 21, 2025

Thank you all so much for your condolences, it means the world to hear everyone's memories with him and the impact he had on people's lives. His birthday is tomorrow, and l hope anyone that sees this will cherish and celebrate as he would want us too. I miss my dad but am blessed to have had a father as amazing as him. Cheers to the celebration of his life and to all the good times!!

Mark Randall

November 27, 2024

A good friend in college at the UofO. Met him in a class for a group of art and architecture students to "study" a spring term in Greece. A true friend from the wilds of Mississippi. All the pictures I took in Greece were shot on the wrong settings in my new Canon SLR. Every negative was dark resulting in grainy crappy prints. He still was nice to me, encouraging crap prints. So funny. We played frisbee golf every summer evening in 1978. Doors, statues etc were the greens throughout the campus. He drove that big red jeep/gmc thing. The man lived large. I know this is 2024 and he passed so long ago, but I just thought about him again, searched him out and this sad news appeared. I am so glad that he had a full life and was loved by so many. That´s all we hope for. Good bless you sweet prince.

George Snyder

April 17, 2021

Robin was my first photography teacher at the Mississippi Museum of Art. That was back in the early '80s. When he showed his photos from Greece, I understood what great photography is. Miss those classes and the the inspiring teacher.

Cary Lee Spence

November 20, 2018

Dear Beverly, Anna, and Robertson Family,
One of the original "good guys" of North Jackson, he will be remembered for his kindness, humor, and talent!
We had many good days working together at POETS and it was a moment in time that seemed to stand still.
May God bless your family.

Jeff Tanner

November 19, 2018

Robertson family,

I am so sorry for your loss. Years ago I worked with Robin, and we traveled many miles together. I am lucky to have known him.

Doug Levanway

November 19, 2018

Beverly, I'm so sorry for your and Anna Selene's loss.

November 19, 2018

To the Robertson family,

I worked with Robin in the early 90s and always enjoyed his wonderful stories and great sense of humor. May you find peace during this difficult time.

Lida Burris Gibson
Jackson, MS

Amy Cleveland Grenfell

November 18, 2018

Dear Family of Robin, I've never seen a spirit shine through has perfectly as this beautiful photograph of Robin. How apropos, with him being a professional photographer and filmmaker so talented, that he be captured as beautiful and exuberant a man as I was happy to call friend. I knew Robin for forty years and I am the benefactor of that friendship. I learned so much about art, music, photography, the loyalty of friendship, kindness, the joy of laughter surrounding him and the camaraderie of all of his friends. I think to share the beautiful lake he lived on and entertain his friends was the happiest I ever saw him. He spoke of his love for his wife, Beverly, and the twinkle in his eye, his daughter, Anna Selene, with pride when I ran into him over the years. He was a kind, beautiful soul and I saw that with his loving, respectful relationship with his Mother, Carol. To all of Robin's beloveds, I pray for your comfort and peace~ Robin, I will miss seeing you gliding in your ever present Jeep, waving as your Ray Bans and your big smile gleam in the sun~ Your friend,
Amy

Ann Waggener

November 18, 2018

Much sympathy and prayers for peace and healing to Beverly, Anna, his family and friends.

November 18, 2018

May you find comfort from God

David Cox

November 18, 2018

Ms.Carol,
I am very sorry for your loss.

Alex Macdonald

November 14, 2018

You'll be missed....

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