James Richard Robertson
James Richard Robertson
Obituary
Guest Book
James Robertson Obituary
James Richard Robertson, 95, passed away on Sat. July 29, 2023, at Merit Health Rankin Hospital in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Wed. Aug. 2, 2023 from 9:30am-11am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 11am on Wed. Aug. 2, 2023 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Brandon, MS with burial to follow in the Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl, MS.
Mr. Robertson was born in Union, MS on April 28, 1928, to the late Morris Turlley Robertson and Sarah Elizabeth Jones Robertson. He was a member of the South Side Assembly of God Church where he was active in Sunday School and the Senior Adult Ministry. Mr. Robertson also enjoyed gardening.
He is survived by his daughters, Linda Burroughs (Ralph), Elizabeth Ann Bilbro (Darvil) and Debbie Haskins (Mark); grandchildren, Ralph Burroughs III (Andree), Greg Bilbro (Angela), Paul Burroughs (Jenny), Justin Haskins and his great grandchildren, Lane Burroughs, Austin Bilbro and Karoline Burroughs. Mr. Robertson is also preceded in death by his wife, Sara Elizabeth Robertson; sisters, Freda Hudson, Marie Campbell and his brothers, Bill Robertson and Kenneth Robertson.
The family would like to give special thanks to the nurses and staff at Brandon Nursing and Rehab and to Phyllis Bilbro for their care and support.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
People and places connected with James
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in James Robertson's name
How to support James's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor James Robertson's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more