In Memoriam - Rick Robertson

Ricky E. Robertson

Born: February 14, 1961, Fairfield, Wayne Co., IL

Died: October 16, 2026, Mt. Vernon, Jefferson Co., IL

Married: Glenda Wilson, 1979

Children: 

Ricky 

• Lucas

Tony Wilson

Jason Cooper

Roy Lawson

Ahnentafel:

1. Rick Robertson

2. Billy Robertson

3. Doris Trotter

4. Laland Robertson 

5. Vivian Morger

6. Dale Trotter

7. Eda Hunt

8. Leonard Robertson

9. Jennie Beattie

10. Frank Morger

11. Lena Davis

12. Otto Trotter 

13. Mary Estes

14. Sylvester Hunt

15. Cena Miller

16. John Dewitt Robertson

17. Theresa Herman

18. Matthew Beattie

19. Ella Martin

22. Charles Davis

30. Isaac Miller

31. Eda Sinks

32. David Robertson

33. Rebecca Clark 

Rickey E. Robertson, 65 of Sims passed away at 9:44 am Friday, October 16, 2026 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL.  Born on February 14, 1961 in Fairfield to Billy and Doris (Trotter) Robertson, he had been a mechanic. Ricky graduated from Sims Grade School and Wayne City High School, was a member of the 1st Christian Church in Wayne City, and married Glenda Wilson in 1979.

His survivors include his wife Glenda Robertson of Sims, son Ricky L. Robertson of Sims, stepsons Tony Wilson of Texas and Jason Cooper of Fairfield, grandchildren Lucas Robertson, Dillon and Curtis Wilson, Kaleb Cooper, Fallon Fry, Roy Lawson, Adam Lawson, Zach Lawson, Sarah Benka and Raven Hutchinson, parents Billy and Doris Robertson of Sims, sisters Tamara (Bradley) Drake of Mt. Vernon, IL and Shari Robertson of Fairfield, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his stepson Roy Lawson. 

Funeral services for Ricky Robertson will be held at 10 am Wednesday October 21st at the Johnson and Vaughn Funeral Home in Fairfield, with burial to follow in Pin Oak Cemetery.