U.G. "Jack" Robertson

PARIS - U.G. "Jack" Robertson, 78, Hume Bedford Road, died Thurs., June 2, 2005 at his residence. He was born June 25, 1926, son of the late U.G. Robertson, Jr. and Gladys Mills of Robertson County, TN. He was married 45 years to the late Frances B. Mason Robertson. Also preceding him in death was a sister, Juanita Cleaver, and a brother, Reynolds Robertson. At the age of 12, after the death of both parents, Jack moved to Kentucky and was reared by his sister Juanita and her husband, Silas Cleaver of Millersburg. After graduating from Millersburg Military Institute, he joined the U.S. Army and served in the Asiatic Pacific Theater during World War II. He later graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a B.S. degree in Accounting and was employed by the Paris Stockyards, first as bookkeeper and later as the general manager until his retirement in 1995. In 1981, he was honored as a Kentucky Colonel. In 1985, Jack partnered with his two sons to establish Robertson Farms where he farmed cattle until just a few months before his death. For many years, he served as an Elder and Deacon as well as treasurer for the First Presbyterian Church of Paris. Survivors include a sister, Betty Hines, Lebanon, KY; two sons, Kent (Mary) Robertson, Lexington, Bane (Colleen) Robertson, Paris; a daughter, Ann Milam Wilson, Paris; a stepdaughter, Charlotte (Jim) Smith, Canton, GA; nine grandchildren, Anthony and Samantha Robertson, Katie and Seth Robertson, Christopher, Daniel, and Elizabeth Milam, Steven and Barry Thomas; and two special nephews, Silas (Judy) Cleaver, Jr. and James (Julia) Cleaver. Visitation will be from 4-8 pm Fri., June 3 at the First Presbyterian Church. Funeral services will be Sat., June 4 at 11 am at the First Presbyterian Church by the Rev. David Chumney. Long time family friend Lucy Marsh will provide the organ music. Burial will be in Paris Cemetery where there will be a Military service conducted by the Millersburg American Legion. Casket bearers will be Steve Thomas, Barry Thomas, Christopher Milam, Daniel Milam, Anthony Robertson, Seth Robertson, and Silas Cleaver, III. Honorary bearers will be James Cleaver, Silas Cleaver, Jr., Martha Denny, Richard Eads, Bruce Gaunce, Calvin Greenup, James Henry, Harold Letton, Billy Mason, Alex Miller, Guy Ormsby, Cletus Ritchie, and Bob Wilkerson. The family of Jack Robertson would like to express their deepest appreciation for his caregivers, Amy Cox, RN, Hospice of the Bluegrass, Viola Ritchie, Linda McGowan, LPN, and Chequita Power. Memorials are suggested to First Presbyterian Church, 517 Pleasant Street, Paris, KY or Hospice of the Bluegrass, Cynthiana, KY. Hinton-Turner Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Guestbook at Legacy.com