Bruce Robertson of Creal Springs

CREAL SPRINGS - Bruce Robertson, 78, of Creal Springs, passed away at 8:36 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019 at the Herrin Rehabilitation & Nursing Home. Bruce spent 3½ years at the facility, where they took good, loving care of him.

Bruce was born on July 24, 1940 in Williamson County to the late Ralph and Madge (Cavitt) Robertson. Bruce married Shirley Ann (Tanner) Robertson on Feb. 25, 1961 in Marion and she preceded him in death on June 5, 2014.

He worked in highway construction for 40 years with E.T. Simonds, and was also an avid cattle farmer.

Bruce is survived by three children, Scott (Tina) Robertson, Julie (Brent) Litton, and Corey Robertson; four grandchildren, Ashley (Jason) Huey, Austin (Brooke) Robertson, Justa (Chip) Taylor and Broc Litton; three great-grandchildren, McKenzie Taylor, Owen Taylor and Samuel Robertson; and a brother, Larry Robertson.

Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 at the Cosby-Sloan Funeral Home in Creal Springs with visitation from 4-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, also at the funeral home.

Bro. Barry Robertson will officiate with burial in the County Line Cemetery in Creal Springs.

Memorials may be made to the County Line Cemetery.