Marshall Ray Robertson, age 84, of Gordo, AL passed away July 11, 2022 at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Friday, July 15, 2022 at Sardis Free Will Baptist Church with Bro. Roger Lucas, Bro. Jackie Adcox and Bro. Earl Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing. Visitation will be from 6 - 8 pm Thursday, July 14, 2022 at the funeral home.
He was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters, Mildred Hudson, Hildred Johnson, Linda McAteer and Dottie Robertson and four brothers, Eulie Robertson, Coleman Robertson, Edward Robertson and Winston Robertson.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Nell Brazeal Robertson; daughters, Kim Sanders (Mitchell), Tonya Pugh (Keith) and Sonya Vail; sons, Barry Robertson (Tracy) and Mike Robertson (Scott Turner); sister, Trudy Hickman; seven grandchildren, Andrew Sanders (Carly), Cory Sanders (Abby), Sidney Pugh, Marshall Pugh, Huntly Vail, Della Vail and Megan Sullivan and four great-grandchildren, Jaymee Pugh, Brody Sanders, Brett Sanders and Mallory Gray.
Marshall was born May 1, 1938 in Pickens County, Alabama to the late Lonzo Robertson and Della Driver Robertson. He was a member of Sardis Free Will Baptist Church and co-owner of Robertson Brothers Sawmill for over 40 years. Marshall loved fishing, camping and spending time with his family.
Pallbearers will be Rocky McAteer, Marshall Pugh, Kevin Robertson, Scotty Hickman, Darryl Robertson, Pat McAteer, Keith Pugh and Fred Johnson.
Honorary Pallbearers are Gordo High School Class of 1958, Buss Ray Reynolds and the Zion community, Bro. Dan Turman, Brenda W. from EVS, Brea PCA, Jessie RN on 7th North, DCH ED employees, Dr. Barton, Dr. Corder, House Supervisors and SWAT Team.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to Sardis Cemetery Fund, c/o Donna Johnson, 18677 Robertson Road, Gordo, AL 35466.