James “Jim” Robertson
The funeral service for Mr. James “Jim” Robertson will be held on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at 1:00 PM in the chapel of Peck Funeral Home, with Pastor Jonathan Todd and Reverend Amy Parsons-Vaughn officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Chapel Cemetery.
Jim passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024, at Decatur Morgan Hospital at the age of 80. He was born in Ohio to Mr. Edgar and Delores Brough Robertson on April 27, 1944. He worked as a Manufacturing Manager for Standard Products/Ilpea prior to retirement, where he was wellrespected by his employees, who often said he was the best manager they had ever worked for. Jim always focused on the positive and had a wonderful attitude that shone throughout his life to family and friends. He was a people person who never met a stranger. One of his many pastimes was working on puzzles and woodworking, often framing completed puzzles. He enjoyed his red Mustang and watching sports, especially basketball. Jim worked out for most of his life, played tennis and basketball in his younger years, and was nicknamed “Little Dynamite.” He took great delight in watching his granddaughter L.C. play softball. He also enjoyed sitting on his porch with his Boxer, “Roxi,” and watching hummingbirds. He loved life and his family immensely.
He is preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Gloria Robertson; sons, Eric James Robertson (Lizette) and Greg Allen Robertson (Cathy); daughters, Krista Rae Gutierrez (Anthony) and Amanda Lynn Raley (Matt); brother, Jerry Dale Robertson (Kathy); sister, Karen Sue Simpkins; 15 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Michael Williams, Paul Schiefley, Tom Brough, Ron Johnston, Ron Holt, Tim Estep, and Scott Walling.
