Jack Dean Robertson was born in Neosho, MO, on November 12, 1950, to Bill and Dixie (Maxey) Robertson while they were living there for a short time. Soon after his birth, they moved back to Enid, OK, where he grew up. At a young age, Jack surrendered his life to Jesus Christ.
After graduating from Enid High in 1969, he continued his education at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford where he received his BS degree in business and accounting. After graduation from SWOSU, Jack moved his lure manufacturing business to San Augustine, TX, and became on a fishing guide on Toledo Bend. While living in San Augustine, Jack met Janis DeZelle Sullivan and they were married January 1, 1977.
Jack was self-employed in the hunting and fishing industry for over 45 years. An entrepreneur since his childhood, he truly was a “Jack-of-all-trades”. In addition to sales, fishing and hunting, Jack’s passions were teaching Sunday School, supporting the mission of Life Action Ministries, counseling, and mentoring. He was an active member of Fredonia Hill Church for over 35 years.
Jack is survived by Janis DeZelle Robertson, his wife of 37 years; sons, Jeffrey Sullivan and wife Tracie; Jason Robertson and wife Amanda; grandchildren, John, Jake and Ellie Sullivan, Dixie Leigh and Jack Davis Robertson, all of Nacogdoches, TX; sisters, Sherry Hopkins and husband Bruce of Edmond, OK; Cindy Mayhew and husband Lee of Norman, OK. He is also survived by his father-in-law, James D. DeZelle; brother-in-law, James H. DeZelle and wife Rosemarie, all of Hideaway, Tx; 4 nephews and 3 nieces; as well as, special friends, Ben Holleman and Nancy Batzloff. Jack was preceded in death by his mother and father, and his mother-in-law, LaVaughn DeZelle.
A committal service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday, September 15, 2014, at Bethel Cemetery in Appleby, TX. His Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 15, 2014, at Fredonia Hill Baptist Church, located at 1711 South Street in Nacogdoches, with Pastor Pat Kelly officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, TX 7570-6623.
Online memories and condolences may be offered at www.CasonMonk-Metcalf.com.
Services are under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, located at 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches.
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