James Lee Robertson

James Lee Robertson was born November 4, 1935 in Blytheville, AR the son of the late Calvin Robertson and Lucille Overton Robertson Webb.

He was united in marriage to Reba Butler on February 4, 1986.

Mr. Robertson proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. After returning from Korea he began a career in law enforcement, working with former McNairy County Sheriff Buford Pusser. In the late 1970's he served as Chief of Police for the city of Adamsville before accepting the position of State Arson Investigator with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation He retired from the State in 1998. Mr. Robertson was a member of the Adamsville Lodge, Free & Accepted Masons, where he attained the rank of 32nd Degree Mason. He was also a member of the Al Chymia Shrine Temple in Memphis. Working on old tractors and clocks were among Mr. Robertson's favorite activities, but his greatest enjoyment came from fishing and hunting with his family and friends. He especially enjoyed teaching his grandchildren about the outdoors.

Mr. Robertson departed this life on July 7, 2022 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 86 Years, 8 Months, 3 Days. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Reba (Butler) Robertson of Stantonville, TN; five sons: Danny Robertson (Shelia) of Stantonville, TN, Randy Robertson of Adamsville, TN, Mike Robertson (Shelia) of Shiloh, TN, Audy Robertson of Savannah, TN, and Cameron Hockaday (Bailey) of Ramer, TN; three daughters: Laneal Curry of Counce, TN, Eva Robertson of Adamsville, TN, and Donna Roper of Savannah, TN; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Jimmy Robertson and Tommy Robertson, both of Blytheville, AR; a step-brother, Jimmy Webb (Sandra) of St. Louis, MO; a half-sister, Lisa Robertson of Blytheville, AR; and many extended family and friends.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Robertson was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Kay Anderson; two sons, Barry Robertson and Kenneth Robertson; two sisters, Peggy Smith and Dyann Burritt; his step-father, Ercell Webb; a half-sister and five half-brothers.