Richard Lee Robertson, Sr. was born on February 3, 1933, in Marion, Alabama to the late Sadie Cook and the late Willie Robertson. Richard, affectionately known as “Cricket”, departed this life on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at his home located in Fort Wayne, Indiana in the presence of family who loved him dearly. Richard left behind a legacy of love, laughter, and a plethora of epic memories we will forever hold onto in our hearts and spirit.

Richard leaves to cherish his memory: his wife: Bertha (Williams) Robertson; his children: Barbara Robertson, Debra Freeman, Richard Robertson, Jr., Danny (Karen) Robertson, Datrelle (Te’Aira) Robertson, Leon Williams all of Fort Wayne, Indiana and Willie Williams of Kansas City, Missouri; Brother-in-Law: Conway West of Fort Wayne, Indiana; Fifteen grandchildren: Shandra Robertson, MBA, of Memphis, Tennessee, Tawanda Church, Jerome “Roni” Lewis, Jr. of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Dr. Cozette Church (Damien) Gaston of Houston, Texas, Richard Lee (Nakia) Robertson, III, Eric Lewis, Tony (Natasha C) Robertson, Dannesha (Joshua) Collins, Chakia (Vondale) Robertson, Isaiah Robertson, Chanel Brooks (Justin) Hedgecock, Juan Williams, Austin Williams, Leondra Williams, and Da’Shanique Jackson all of Fort Wayne, Indiana ; Thirty-Seven great- grandchildren: Dai’Toyya Jenkins of Memphis, Tennessee, Richard Lee Robertson, IV, Nigel Robertson, and Nakaylin Robertson all of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Damien Gaston and Londyn Gaston both of Houston, Texas, Ronasha Pashcall, Ja’Ree Lewis, Tony L. Robertson, Tyler L. Robertson, Taylor C. Robertson, and Janice Jackson all of Indianapolis, Za’vaih D.L. Robertson of Atlanta, Georgia, Tristan A. Robertson, Darrell Davidson, Darrian Davidson, Deyana Davidson, Jerome “Kendrell” Davis, Ty’Shawn Jones, and Journi Lewis all of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Nori Collins and Danny Collins of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Joseph Robertson, Na’Zia Robertson, Zoie Washington, and Journee Washington all of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Jevon Lewis, Jr. of Fort Wayne, Jazariya Lewis and Nicorra Lewis of Columbus, Georgia, Erik Wims Lewis, Shawn Collins, Kalondra Ford, Malachi Lewis, Isaiah Robertson, Jr., Israel Robertson, Cameron Hedgecock, and Cortney Brooks all of Fort Wayne, Indiana ; and four great-great grandchildren: Dashaun Gaston of Little Rock, Arkansas, Damacio Chillous-Davidson of Fort Wayne, Indiana, A’Naysa Jenkins and Azai Jenkins of Memphis, Tennessee; special cousin: Richard Cook; and a host of other loving relatives and friends. Bonded as a Special Son: Tyrone Woods.

Richard was preceded in death by his first wife: Mary Louise (Taylor) Robertson; Daughter: Linda Lou Robertson; Mother: Sadie Cook; Father: Willie Robertson; Sister: Rose Marie Cook; Son-in-law: John Freeman; Grandsons: Jevon Lamont Lewis and Michael Lamont Jennings; Great-Grandchildren: Jay Destynn Phillips and Jaden Trice.