Michael "Tony" Anthony Robertson

Michael Anthony “Tony” Robertson, age 78 and resident of Grand Prairie, Texas for 69 years passed away on May 18, 2022 at Arlington Memorial Hospital in Arlington, Texas. He was born January 7, 1943 in Muskogee, Oklahoma to parents Mable K. (Worden) Robertson and Jessie Otto Wesley Robertson. Tony is survived by daughters Lisa McGlothlin of Ft. Worth, Texas, Carla Robbins of Frisco, Texas and son Brandon Robertson of Dallas, Texas. Also surviving are 8 grandchildren: Lathan McGlothlin, Alex McGlothlin, Andrew McGlothlin, Kate McGlothlin, Jack Robbins, Joe Robbins, Oliver Alaniz and Ava Alaniz. He is survived by brother, Jim Robertson of Dallas, Texas and is predeceased by brother, Pat Robertson of Iowa. Nieces and nephews are Ben Robertson, Beth Murphy, Celeste Robertson and Sebastian Robertson.

Tony was a 1961 graduate of Grand Prairie High School. In 1965 he received of Bachelor of Art degree from the University of Oklahoma. In 1969 he received a Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Texas in Austin, Texas as well as a prestigious certificate of meritorious service by the Legal Research Board of the University of Texas Law School as a research writer. This award is given for crafting compelling and effective powerful legal argument in written form.

He practiced law in Grand Prairie for over 50 years. After short term jobs with law firms in Grand Prairie, he began a long business and personal relationship with the John Thorne family. He joined Thorne and Thorne which later became Thorne, Thorne and Robertson. Many years later he opened his own law practice of Robertson, Boyle, Golden, Arnold and Hagel in Grand Prairie. Toward the end of his career, he opened his last formal law firm as Michael A. “Tony” Robertson. The remaining years of his life, he practiced law from his home.

Tony was raised in the First Christian Church of Grand Prairie. He taught a young adult Sunday School class there. Later in life, he became a member of First Baptist Church in Grand Prairie along with his family.

He was very active in all aspects of Grand Prairie: economic development, important issues of the city and its leadership. His community services included chairman of Mountain Lake District, Boy Scouts of America, Chairman of the Board of Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce, Chairman of the Civil Service Commission, President of Grand Prairie Rotary Club, Scholarship Committee of Grand Prairie High School, member of Grand Prairie Arts Council, member of Grand Prairie Bar Association, State of Texas Bar Association, Dallas Trial Lawyers Association and Toastmasters.

Tony loved art of all forms. He appreciated great works of art, cultures, theatre and music. Travel was his passion. Before traveling, he would study his destination’s culture, history, and language. He took courses to study foreign languages before arriving so he could communicate better and be absorbed in the environment. He especially loved European travel which he did get to enjoy later in life.

Casey, his dog was his devoted companion for many years. They took many traveling adventures together and even jogged together.

The family would like to give a very public thank you to Opal, his home healthcare nurse the last few years for her unwavering care. She was faithful and dedicated to him. She was his confidant. Many days she sat with him and have heart to heart conversations, sometimes over difficult topics. This led to his hard earned trust in her. Hers was the last voice he heard while in hospice, probably holding his hand as she always did when she frequently visited him in the hospital during this last hospital admission. We are all blessed the day you came into dad’s life.

A visitation for Michael will be held Wednesday, June 15, 2022 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Bean-Massey-Burge Funeral Home Beltline Road, 2951 S. Belt Line Road, Grand Prairie, TX 75052. A funeral service will occur Thursday, June 16, 2022 at 10:00 AM, 2951 S. Belt Line Road, Grand Prairie, TX 75052. A committal service will occur Thursday, June 16, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Old Southland Cemetery, 3rd St, Grand Prairie, TX 75052.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.beanmasseyburge.com for the Robertson family.