Howard L. Robertson

Howard L. Robertson obituary, Columbia, KY

Howard L. Robertson

Howard Robertson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home on May 17, 2025.

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Howard L. Robertson, 78, of Columbia, KY passed away Friday, May 16, 2025, at the Radcliff Veterans Center in Radcliff, KY. He was born in Adair County, KY on March 20, 1947, to the late Ray Hollis and Clarice Brockman Robertson. He was preceded in death by his wife Netta Rose Bryant Robertson in 2018.
Mr. Robertson was of the Christian faith and a veteran of the U. S. Army serving during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, UK sports, and spending time with his family and friends.
Survivors include two sons Todd Robertson (Candice) of Edmonton, KY and Kevin Robertson (Kelly) of Columbia, KY; five grandchildren Abagail Fleming (Ethan), Grant Robertson (Claire), Bryant Robertson, Annabelle Robertson, Riley Robertson, and Graham Robertson; two great grandchildren Evelyn and Jane Fleming; three siblings Jerry Robertson (Phyllis), Mike Robertson (Thelma), and Brenda Bennett all of Columbia and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wife he was preceded in death by four siblings Joe Allen Robertson, Joyce Loy, Shirley England, and Faye Coomer.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Haven Hill Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by VFW Post 6097.
Visitation will be on Monday from 4:00-8:00pm and will continue Tuesday morning until time for the service at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.
Bro. Paul Patton will be officiating, and pallbearers will be Bill Allen, Parker Staten, Tyler Bryant, Riley Robertson, Grant Robertson, Bryant Robertson, Graham Robertson.
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