William J Robertson

William “Bill” Joseph Robertson, 65, native of Louisville Kentucky, passed away, Tuesday January 10, 2017 at his home in Hollywood, California. Although Bill left this great earth earlier than he should, he spent the last years surrounded by his family.

Known to some as “Billy”, others "Billy Joe", but all knew him as the life of the party. He was a dreamer, full of ideas, a work ethic of a warrior, and the heart of a saint. He had a love of music, movies, Kentucky Thoroughbred Racing, great food, and being surrounded by friends and family.

He was a graduate of DeSales High School and the University of Louisville School of Business. Bill had many talents that carried him through a long career in advertising and marketing at Taylor Drug Store as well as the owner of AdVantage Advertising Company. Later in life, he decided to change direction by becoming a teacher at the encouragement of family. This career change launched him into adventures that brought him to the Hawaiian Islands and ultimately California.

Bill was preceded in death by his father, William Albert Robertson. Left to cherish his memory are his mother Velma Jean Robertson, his wife Heesook Robertson, son Benjamin Robertson (Cathy), step daughters Hyereem and Hyeran Choi, sisters Jeanne Samter (Felix), Susan Borgida (Chet), Patty Schmoll (Tom), Debbie Stoops (Bob), brother Tony Robertson (Carina), and a loving crew of nieces and nephews.

The family encourages expressions of sympathy to be made to your favorite charity in honor of Bill in lieu of flowers.

Visitation will be held from 2-5PM Saturday January 21st at Arch L. Heady and Son Funeral Home, 7410 Westport Road Louisville KY 40222 followed by a “Celebration of Life” Service at 5PM in the Arch L Heady Chapel.