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Cecil Robertson Obituary
Cecil L. Robertson Jr., 85, of Hillsboro, passed away Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017 at his residence.
He was born in New Marion, Ind. on April 21, 1931, the son of the late Cecil and Lottie (Shepherd) Robertson.
Besides his parents, he was preceded by his wife, Maxine (Hottinger) Robertson, on April 17, 2011; grandson, Doug Strevel; and sister, Virginia Ruth Hay.
Cecil was a member of St. Mary's Episcopal Church and served in the United States National Guard and United States Air Force during the Korean War.
Cecil is survived by four sons, Kenny Robertson of Las Cruces, N.M., David (Janis) Robertson of Grove City, Jim (Alice) Wilson of Chillicothe and Mike (Colleen) Wilson of Ashville; two daughters, Merry Jane Wunsch of Hillsboro and Phyllis (Larry) Strevel of Hillsboro; three sisters, Lila Mae Grigsby of Madison, Alice Eileen Poynter of Indianapolis and Dolores Ann Kirby of Indianapolis; 12 grandchildren, Terry (Nita) Paris of Leesburg, Travis (Jenifer) Paris of Leesburg, Misty (John) Lawson of Leesburg, Tell (Morgan) Wilson of Columbus, Tyler Wilson of Orient, Jenelle (Jared) Hohman of Findley, Tiffany (Robbie) Knight of Bloomingburg, Trevor Wilson of Findlay, Autumn Brian Leonard of Wilmington, N.C., Christie Caswell of Grove City, Erin Goodpaster of Westerville and Matthew (Chelsea) Goodpaster of Westerville; 12 great-grandchildren, Kortney Paris, Mackenzie Paris, Gracie Lawson, Taylor Lawson, Maguire Hohman, Greyson Hohman, Jasmine Knight, Katalyn Knight, Lucas Caswell, Liam Brown, Rowan Wilson and David R. Leonard; and one great-great-grandson, Bentley Hauke.
Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23 at the Thompson Funeral Home. The Highland County Honor Guard will present military rites following the service.
Friends may call from 1 p.m. until time of service at the funeral home.
Donations can be made to St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Hillsboro.
To sign the online guestbook, visit www.thompsonfuneralhomes.com.
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Karen Kennedy
February 1, 2017
Cecil lived directly across the street from my family when we lived in Brandenburg, Kentucky. I would guess that he and I chatted out front of our homes at least a few times a week, so I got to know Cecil pretty well over the years. He was such a devoted husband to his wife Maxine and a wonderful stepfather to Merry Jane. He was always kind to my young daughter who absolutely adored him. Cecil was also a big dog lover. One day I called Cecil on the phone to tell him about a dog who needed a home. The next thing I knew I heard Cecil's car start up and drive down the street. Sure enough, Cecil wasted absolutely no time going to pick up that little Boston Terrier in need of a home. That dog was his Bugsy who he loved and took care of for the rest of Bugsy's life. I was so sad to hear of Cecil's passing but feel honored to have known him and been his friend. He made the world a better place, and it's sad to think of a world without him in it. God bless you, Cecil. You were a good man and a good friend. You will always be thought of fondly. Much love from Karen Kennedy (and Steve and Nadia)
February 1, 2017
Cecil's home was directly across the street from my family's home when we lived in Brandenburg, Kentucky. I got to know him very well during the several years we both lived there. He was such a devoted husband to his wife Maxine and a wonderful stepfather to Merry Jane. He was always kind to my young daughter and she adored him. Cecil and I had many a chat out front of our homes. I guess we talked at least a few times a week. He was a great neighbor and I am so sad to hear that he passed. Cecil was also a big dog lover. One day I called him on the phone and told him about a dog that needed a home and within minutes I heard his car start and him driving down the street. Sure enough, he adopted a sweet Boston Terrier named Bugsy that very day. I will never forget Cecil's huge heart. God bless you, Cecil. You were a good man and a good friend! Much love - Karen Kennedy (and Steve and Nadia)
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