Lester Kent Robertson M-A-66-1

Lester Kent Robertson, 74 of Franklin, passed away May 8, 2018 at his residence. He was born September 28, 1943 in Edinburgh. He was the son of Martin D. and Fern L. (Willard) Robertson. He married Barbara (Humphrey) Robertson on December 7, 1991. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; daughters, Janet Cordero of Jupiter, Florida and Laura (Pat) McDonald and his son, Jerry (Honey) Elliott, both of Franklin; son-in-law, Clark Bornman of Columbus; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughters, Angela Bornman and Julie Elliott; a grandson; and two great-grandsons. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Vietnam era, and was a member of the American Legion Post 233 in Edinburgh. He retired in 2001 from David R. Webb Co. after 32 years working in sales. He enjoyed spending time with his family, going to Florida, riding four-wheelers and snowmobiles, and going to casinos. A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Monday, May 14, 2018 at Eskew-Eaton Funeral Home in Edinburgh. Calling will be from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be at Rest Haven Cemetery in Edinburgh.