Edward was born in Springfield, Tennessee. His father’s work led his family to New York when he was a young child. However, the unexpected passing of his father not long after this move led Edward and his family back to Tennessee.
Edward enlisted in the United States Marines out of high school. He served in Vietnam and had a decorated military career to follow which included: attaining to Sergeant USMC, Captain Special Forces, Major Special Operations, and retired US Army. Among his medals were Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry unit citation, Purple heart, Meritus Service medal authorized by the President, Army Commendation medal, Army Achievement medal and the USMC Combat Action medal. Edward was especially proud of his military service to his country and loved spending time with fellow Veterans throughout the years. Edward’s vocational life was also heavily focused towards serving others which included being an EMT, a firefighter for the City of Clinton, and a Reserve Police Officer for the City of Clinton. Edward worked for the City in various capacities with Public Works and ultimately retired after his tenure being the City’s purchasing agent. Edward enjoyed hobbies tied to fast cars, military history, gardening, and keeping up with the latest news headlines.
He is preceded in death by his father, John Alexander Robertson, his mother, Margaret (Segar) Robertson, his brother, John Robertson, his sister, Mary (Robertson) Bachman, and half-sister Carolyn. He is survived by his wife Betty Robertson whom he described as the love of his life and best friend, his daughter Alissa (Robertson) Murray and her husband Tucker Murray, his son Paul Robertson and wife Melissa Robertson, and four grandchildren (June Ruth Murray, Adelynn Robertson, Emmett Robertson, and James Michael Murray).
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to friends of Mississippi Veterans.
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This obituary was published by Natchez Trace Funeral Home, Memorial Park Cemetery & Crematory – Madison.
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