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Robert Robertson Obituary

. Robert Joseph "Bob" Robertson born May 18, 1948 in Elizabeth N.J., died in Kingwood, TX. on March 25, 2016. Survived by his wife, Nancy, daughters, Lisa and Jillian, brother Alan and wife ,Barbra, sisters Joan and husband, Donald, Rosemarie and husband, Paul, grandson Andrew and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by father, Robert, mother, Alice and brothers, James and Jack and son, Steven. Bob worked as a salesman and regional manager for Garlock Oil and Gasket in Benicia, CA where he met his wife of thirty years. They moved to Kingwood in 1994 where he continued to work with Garlock before buying the Kingwood Garden Center in 2006 and running it for nearly a decade, becoming a Master Gardener and retiring in January 2016. An incredibly talented and intelligent man with a stubborn wit, he could make a joke of anything and laugh harder than anyone. Bob enjoyed boating, gardening, nighttime walks with his dog Trixie and most of all his "three girls." Visitation with his family will be 6-8 pm Wed. March 30, 2016 at Darst Funeral Home. Bob's life will be celebrated 11:30 am Thursday, March 31, 2016 in the gardens at Darst Funeral Home followed by the sharing of food and fond memories of Bob, also in the gardens of Darst Funeral Home. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to www.HelpLaurenLearn.com (Humble Noon Lions Club, 2059 Pine River Drive); The National Stroke Association - www.stroke.org; or The Mercer Arboretum - [email protected]. For more information about the life of Bob, to sign the online register book, or to offer your fond memories of Bob or your condolences to his family, please visit DarstFuneralHome.com .

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Published by The East Montgomery County Observer from Mar. 28 to Apr. 10, 2016.

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Annie Horne

April 2, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Dan Titus

April 2, 2016

I had the pleasure to work with Bob at GARLOCK, a man with a great since of humor. So sorry for your loss, he will be missed by many

April 1, 2016

Just so sad at the news of Bob's passing. Sorry to miss the visitation and celebration service, as we ar getting back from out-of-town. Keeping you all in our prayers. Lori & Bob Waldrop

Annie Horne

March 30, 2016

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

Robert Feraci

March 28, 2016

I worked with Bob at Garlock and was impressed with his professionalism.My thoughts go out to his family.Robert Feraci

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Memorial Events
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Mar

30

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Darst Funeral Home

796 Russell Palmer Road, Kingwood, TX 77339

Mar

31

Celebration of Life

11:30 a.m.

Darst Funeral Home

796 Russell Palmer Road, Kingwood, TX 77339

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