Delbert Robertson was born September 29, 1925 at the family home north of Sayre, Oklahoma to Della Nora and Virgil Robertson, Sr. and he lived his entire life in that same house. He passed away September 22, 2015 at the age of 89 years, 11 months and 23 days.
Delbert attended and graduated from New Liberty School. After graduating, he farmed and ranched on the family home place. He was married to Clenice Joy Carter at Cheyenne, Oklahoma on June 1, 1951 and they shared 55 wonderful years together before she passed away. Delbert retired from farming in the early 90s but he continued to ranch. He was an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and OU Sooner sports.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, 8 brothers and sisters, C.L. Robertson, Nina Robertson, Dimp Robertson, Vera Gossett, Fern Reed, Virgil Robertson, Jr. and Gordon Keith Robertson.
He is survived by his two daughters, Brenda Robertson, Sayre, OK and Laqueta Draper and husband, Joe, Sayre, OK; two grandsons, Jason D. Draper and wife, Kristin, Lake Charles LA and Brandon Logan and wife, Angie, Sayre, OK; 4 great grandchildren, Chase Logan, Drake Logan, Andrew Draper and Grace Draper and a host of other relatives and friends.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. at the Lone Oak Cemetery officiated by Brad Maddox and Nick Reed.
Arrangements are under the direction of Rose Chapel Funeral Service of Sayre Condolences can be made online at www.whineryfs.com
Graveside services were held on September 23 at 2:30 p.m. in the Lone Oak Cemetery, Sayre, OK
Elk City Daily News, September 2015
Source: Obituaries