Russell Lee Robertson's Obituary
Russell Lee Robertson, 65, of Bentonville, Arkansas, passed away on May 6, 2025. He was born on September 3, 1959, in Corpus Christi, Texas, to MD and Billie McBee Robertson.
Russell proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Gulf War and carried the honor of his service with him throughout his life. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who found joy in the simple pleasures—fishing, painting, and reading were among his favorite pastimes.
He was preceded in death by his father, MD Robertson. He is survived by his loving wife, Cindy Robertson; two children, Heather Britton and her husband Ryan of Edmond, Oklahoma, and Chris Robertson of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; his beloved mother, Billie Robertson of Rogers, Arkansas; three cherished grandchildren, Richard, Russell, and Rachel Britton; as well as three sisters Mary Moreau, Linda Scribner, Suzy Robertson and one brother Bobby Robertson, who will deeply miss him.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home in Rogers, Arkansas. Burial with full Military Honors will follow at 12:30 p.m. at Fayetteville National Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Nelson-Berna Funeral Home, Rogers.
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